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Trains from Forest Gate to Castleford (CFD)

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32

train journeys
per day

161

miles (259 kms)

3hrs 15 mins

fastest journey

00:26 / 00:09

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

7

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Forest Gate to Castleford (CFD)

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On a typical weekday there are 32 scheduled rail journeys between Forest Gate and Castleford , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 32 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Forest Gate to Castleford is approximately 161 miles (259 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 19 mins.

First TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink, Northern Rail, Grand Central, East Midlands Railway, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Forest Gate and Castleford.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Forest Gate to Castleford. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 15 mins.

Journeys from Forest Gate to Castleford Today

  • Mon 6th May
    00:26
    8 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    09:01
    Forest Gate
    Castleford
    Forest Gate to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    06:03
    3 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    09:49
    Forest Gate
    Castleford
    Forest Gate to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    06:48
    3 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    10:16
    Forest Gate
    Castleford
    Forest Gate to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    07:03
    3 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    10:49
    Forest Gate
    Castleford
    Forest Gate to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    07:48
    3 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    11:17
    Forest Gate
    Castleford
    Forest Gate to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    08:03
    3 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    11:49
    Forest Gate
    Castleford
    Forest Gate to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    08:48
    3 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    12:16
    Forest Gate
    Castleford
    Forest Gate to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    09:03
    3 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    12:49
    Forest Gate
    Castleford
    Forest Gate to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    09:48
    3 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    13:16
    Forest Gate
    Castleford
    Forest Gate to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    10:03
    3 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    13:31
    Forest Gate
    Castleford
    Forest Gate to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    10:48
    3 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    14:16
    Forest Gate
    Castleford
    Forest Gate to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    11:03
    3 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    14:49
    Forest Gate
    Castleford
    Forest Gate to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    11:48
    3 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    15:16
    Forest Gate
    Castleford
    Forest Gate to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    11:56
    3 hrs 26 mins 3 changes
    15:22
    Forest Gate
    Castleford
    Forest Gate to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    12:03
    3 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    15:49
    Forest Gate
    Castleford
    Forest Gate to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    12:48
    3 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    16:16
    Forest Gate
    Castleford
    Forest Gate to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    13:03
    3 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    16:49
    Forest Gate
    Castleford
    Forest Gate to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    13:33
    3 hrs 50 mins 3 changes
    17:23
    Forest Gate
    Castleford
    Forest Gate to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    13:56
    3 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    17:31
    Forest Gate
    Castleford
    Forest Gate to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    14:03
    3 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    17:49
    Forest Gate
    Castleford
    Forest Gate to Castleford

About Forest Gate Station

Station name Forest Gate (FOG)
Address Forest Gate station, Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate, Greater London, E7 0NF
Managed by XR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:10 - 19:40
Saturday 06:40 - 18:40
Sunday 08:10 - 15:40
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
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 Forest Gate and Castleford

The travel time between Forest Gate and Castleford by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 19 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 15 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Forest Gate and Castleford vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 32 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:26, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:09.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Forest Gate & Castleford. owever, there are 32 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink, Northern Rail, Grand Central, East Midlands Railway, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Forest Gate and Castleford.

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