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Walsall to Castleford by train

First train

21:20

Last train

22:37

Departure station

Walsall

Arrival station

Castleford

Journey time

From 7h 28m

Distance

83 miles (134 km)

Changes

3 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, TransPennine Express

Taking the train from Walsall to Castleford in 7 hours 28 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Walsall to Castleford? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 8 hours 7 minutes to travel the 83 miles (134 km) from Walsall to Castleford by train, although you can get there in as little as 7 hours 28 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 0 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 3 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with TransPennine Express or CrossCountry, as they are the main operators of services on this route.

Book train tickets from Walsall to Castleford in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. 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.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Walsall to Castleford? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Walsall and Castleford by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Walsall to Castleford is 7 hours and 28 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Walsall to Castleford?

No, there are no direct train services from Walsall to Castleford. Travelling from Walsall to Castleford by train will require a minimum of 3 changes.

What time does the first train from Walsall to Castleford leave?

The first train from Walsall to Castleford leaves at 21:20. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Walsall to Castleford leave?

The last train from Walsall to Castleford leaves at 22:37. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Walsall and Castleford by train?

Trains travelling from Walsall to Castleford cover a distance of around 83 miles (134 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Castleford to Walsall.

Cheap train tickets from Walsall to Castleford

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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