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Trip Summary
You can pick from 16 daily train trips between Castleford and Scarborough. The average train journey from Castleford to Scarborough takes 2 hours and 13 minutes, but some Northern Rail + Connections train trips are as short as 2 hours and 8 minutes.
| Distance | 55 mi (88 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 8m |
| Lowest price | $55.72 |
| Most frequent service | Northern Rail + Connections |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Castleford to Scarborough?
Northern Rail + Connections is the one and only train line which connects Castleford to Scarborough. However, there are 16 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Rail + Connections | 16 | 2h 14m | $55.72 |
Northern Rail + Connections train tickets from Castleford to Scarborough start from $56, and on average cost . Daily there are 16 Northern Rail + Connections schedules to Scarborough. Northern Rail + Connections in Castleford leaves from Glasshoughton Railway Station and one other station. And in Scarborough trains arrive at Rail Station .
From Castleford to Scarborough train travel on Northern Rail + Connections takes 2 hours and 14 minutes. If you are looking to get to Scarborough faster, Northern Rail + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 8 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tuesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Castleford to Scarborough. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Tuesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Tuesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Castleford at 10:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 5:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 16 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Scarborough to Castleford.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Castleford?
Main departure station: Beancroft Road
There are two stations in Castleford where you can board the train to Scarborough.
All train stations in Castleford:
Beancroft Road
Glasshoughton Railway Station
Where is the train station in Scarborough?
Main arrival station: Scarborough Rail Station
Scarborough has one train station.
Train stations in Scarborough:
Scarborough Rail Station
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