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Outbound fromNewark to Castleford by train
It takes an average of 1h 43m to travel from Newark to Castleford by train, over a distance of around 51 miles (81 km). There are normally 13 trains per day travelling from Newark to Castleford and tickets for this journey start from £17.60 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:19 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:00 | |
| Departure station | Newark | |
| Arrival station | Castleford | |
| Journey time | From 1h 14m | |
| Distance | 51 miles (81 km) | |
| Frequency | 13 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £17.60 | |
| Train operators | TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway |
Taking the train from Newark to Castleford in 1 hour 14 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Newark to Castleford? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 1 hour 43 minutes to travel the 51 miles (81 km) from Newark to Castleford by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 14 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 13 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with London North Eastern Railway or TransPennine Express, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Newark to Castleford in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £17.60. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Castleford by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Newark to Castleford
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Newark to Castleford is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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