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Trains from Castleford (CFD) to Leicester (LEI)

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20

train journeys
per day

76

miles (122 kms)

2hrs 9 mins

fastest journey

06:14 / 23:56

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

4

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Castleford (CFD) to Leicester (LEI)

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On a typical weekday there are 20 scheduled rail journeys between Castleford and Leicester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 20 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Castleford to Leicester is approximately 76 miles (122 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 1 mins.

East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Castleford and Leicester.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Castleford to Leicester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 9 mins.

Journeys from Castleford to Leicester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:14
    2 hrs 16 mins 1 change
    08:30
    Castleford
    Leicester
    Castleford to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:31
    2 hrs 32 mins 2 changes
    09:03
    Castleford
    Leicester
    Castleford to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:52
    2 hrs 37 mins 1 change
    09:29
    Castleford
    Leicester
    Castleford to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:52
    2 hrs 11 mins 1 change
    10:03
    Castleford
    Leicester
    Castleford to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:52
    2 hrs 11 mins 1 change
    11:03
    Castleford
    Leicester
    Castleford to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:52
    2 hrs 11 mins 1 change
    12:03
    Castleford
    Leicester
    Castleford to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:52
    2 hrs 10 mins 1 change
    13:02
    Castleford
    Leicester
    Castleford to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:52
    2 hrs 11 mins 1 change
    14:03
    Castleford
    Leicester
    Castleford to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:52
    2 hrs 10 mins 1 change
    15:02
    Castleford
    Leicester
    Castleford to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:52
    2 hrs 10 mins 1 change
    16:02
    Castleford
    Leicester
    Castleford to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:52
    2 hrs 11 mins 1 change
    17:03
    Castleford
    Leicester
    Castleford to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:52
    2 hrs 13 mins 1 change
    18:05
    Castleford
    Leicester
    Castleford to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:53
    2 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    19:02
    Castleford
    Leicester
    Castleford to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:52
    2 hrs 10 mins 1 change
    20:02
    Castleford
    Leicester
    Castleford to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:52
    2 hrs 11 mins 1 change
    21:03
    Castleford
    Leicester
    Castleford to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:52
    2 hrs 12 mins 1 change
    22:04
    Castleford
    Leicester
    Castleford to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    20:52
    3 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    23:53
    Castleford
    Leicester
    Castleford to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    21:51
    6 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    04:41
    Castleford
    Leicester
    Castleford to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    23:22
    6 hrs 38 mins 1 change
    06:00
    Castleford
    Leicester
    Castleford to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    23:35
    8 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    07:49
    Castleford
    Leicester
    Castleford to Leicester

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

About Leicester Station

Station name Leicester (LEI)
Address Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:20 - 22:30
Saturday 05:20 - 22:30
Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Castleford and Leicester

The travel time between Castleford and Leicester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 1 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 9 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Castleford and Leicester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 20 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:14, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:56.

First class tickets on trains between Castleford and Leicester typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Castleford and Leicester can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Castleford & Leicester. owever, there are 20 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Castleford and Leicester.

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