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Trains from Birkbeck (BIK) to Castleford (CFD)

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24

train journeys
per day

169

miles (272 kms)

3hrs 40 mins

fastest journey

08:16 / 23:51

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

8

operators run

9

routes

Trains from Birkbeck (BIK) to Castleford (CFD)

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On a typical weekday there are 24 scheduled rail journeys between Birkbeck and Castleford , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 24 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Birkbeck to Castleford is approximately 169 miles (272 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 55 mins.

Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express, Southern, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central, Southeastern, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Birkbeck and Castleford.

There are 9 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Birkbeck to Castleford. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 40 mins.

Journeys from Birkbeck to Castleford Today

  • Mon 6th May
    08:16
    4 hrs 3 changes
    12:16
    Birkbeck
    Castleford
    Birkbeck to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    09:16
    4 hrs 3 changes
    13:16
    Birkbeck
    Castleford
    Birkbeck to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    09:23
    4 hrs 8 mins 4 changes
    13:31
    Birkbeck
    Castleford
    Birkbeck to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    10:16
    4 hrs 3 changes
    14:16
    Birkbeck
    Castleford
    Birkbeck to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    11:16
    4 hrs 3 changes
    15:16
    Birkbeck
    Castleford
    Birkbeck to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    11:23
    3 hrs 59 mins 4 changes
    15:22
    Birkbeck
    Castleford
    Birkbeck to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    12:16
    4 hrs 3 changes
    16:16
    Birkbeck
    Castleford
    Birkbeck to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    12:46
    4 hrs 37 mins 3 changes - overtaken train
    17:23
    Birkbeck
    Castleford
    Birkbeck to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    12:53
    4 hrs 30 mins 4 changes
    17:23
    Birkbeck
    Castleford
    Birkbeck to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    13:16
    4 hrs 15 mins 3 changes - overtaken train
    17:31
    Birkbeck
    Castleford
    Birkbeck to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    13:23
    4 hrs 8 mins 4 changes
    17:31
    Birkbeck
    Castleford
    Birkbeck to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    14:16
    4 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    18:49
    Birkbeck
    Castleford
    Birkbeck to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    14:46
    4 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    19:00
    Birkbeck
    Castleford
    Birkbeck to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    14:53
    4 hrs 7 mins 4 changes
    19:00
    Birkbeck
    Castleford
    Birkbeck to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    15:16
    4 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    19:49
    Birkbeck
    Castleford
    Birkbeck to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    16:16
    4 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    20:49
    Birkbeck
    Castleford
    Birkbeck to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    17:16
    4 hrs 32 mins 3 changes
    21:48
    Birkbeck
    Castleford
    Birkbeck to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    18:16
    3 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    22:03
    Birkbeck
    Castleford
    Birkbeck to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    18:23
    3 hrs 40 mins 4 changes
    22:03
    Birkbeck
    Castleford
    Birkbeck to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    18:46
    4 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    23:32
    Birkbeck
    Castleford
    Birkbeck to Castleford

About Birkbeck Station

Station name Birkbeck (BIK)
Address Birkbeck station, Elmers End Road, Birkbeck, London, BR3 4TA
Managed by SN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Castleford Station

Station name Castleford (CFD)
Address Castleford station, Beancroft Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5DN
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Birkbeck and Castleford

The travel time between Birkbeck and Castleford by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 55 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 40 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Birkbeck and Castleford vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 24 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 08:16, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:51.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Birkbeck & Castleford. owever, there are 24 possible journeys which require a change.

Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express, Southern, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central, Southeastern, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Birkbeck and Castleford.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Birkbeck and Castleford, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.