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York to Castleford Train prices and times

Planning a journey from York to Castleford? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as €7.45, with average prices for this route around €25.22. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Find Tickets
14:20 York	15:16 Castleford	56m, Changes required	Find Tickets
14:58 York	15:22 Castleford	24m, Direct	Find Tickets
15:04 York	16:12 Castleford	1h 8m, Changes required	Find Tickets
15:20 York	16:16 Castleford	56m, Changes required	Find Tickets
15:53 York	16:22 Castleford	29m, Direct	Find Tickets
16:05 York	17:12 Paris	1h 7m, Changes required	Find Tickets View More Trains

York to Castleford Train Route Details

First train

02:48

Last train

22:16

Departure station

York

Arrival station

Castleford

Journey time

20m

Distance

32 km

Price

€7.45*

Train operators

Northern, TransPennine Express

How to book cheap train tickets from York to Castleford

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from York to Castleford can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travelers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from York to Castleford, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from York to Castleford more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

York to Castleford train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for SplitTickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for SplitTickets is 30%.

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