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Trains from Ipswich (IPS) to Castleford (CFD)

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23

train journeys
per day

155

miles (250 kms)

4hrs 12 mins

fastest journey

06:00 / 00:27

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

7

operators run

8

routes

Trains from Ipswich (IPS) to Castleford (CFD)

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On a typical weekday there are 23 scheduled rail journeys between Ipswich and Castleford , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 23 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Ipswich to Castleford is approximately 155 miles (250 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 6 mins.

First TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Northern Rail, Grand Central, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Ipswich and Castleford.

There are 8 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Ipswich to Castleford. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 12 mins.

Journeys from Ipswich to Castleford Today

  • Mon 6th May
    06:00
    3 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    09:49
    Ipswich
    Castleford
    Ipswich to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    06:11
    4 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    10:49
    Ipswich
    Castleford
    Ipswich to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    08:00
    3 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    11:49
    Ipswich
    Castleford
    Ipswich to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    08:13
    4 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    12:49
    Ipswich
    Castleford
    Ipswich to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    09:10
    4 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    13:31
    Ipswich
    Castleford
    Ipswich to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    10:01
    3 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    13:49
    Ipswich
    Castleford
    Ipswich to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    10:10
    4 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    14:49
    Ipswich
    Castleford
    Ipswich to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    10:41
    4 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    15:16
    Ipswich
    Castleford
    Ipswich to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    11:10
    4 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    15:22
    Ipswich
    Castleford
    Ipswich to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    11:42
    4 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    16:16
    Ipswich
    Castleford
    Ipswich to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    12:07
    4 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    16:49
    Ipswich
    Castleford
    Ipswich to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    12:21
    5 hrs 2 mins 3 changes
    17:23
    Ipswich
    Castleford
    Ipswich to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    13:10
    4 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    17:31
    Ipswich
    Castleford
    Ipswich to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    13:58
    3 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    17:49
    Ipswich
    Castleford
    Ipswich to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    14:07
    4 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    18:49
    Ipswich
    Castleford
    Ipswich to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    16:00
    3 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    19:49
    Ipswich
    Castleford
    Ipswich to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    16:10
    4 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    20:49
    Ipswich
    Castleford
    Ipswich to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    17:42
    4 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    21:48
    Ipswich
    Castleford
    Ipswich to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    17:47
    4 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    22:03
    Ipswich
    Castleford
    Ipswich to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    18:11
    4 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    22:49
    Ipswich
    Castleford
    Ipswich to Castleford

About Ipswich Station

Station name Ipswich (IPS)
Address Ipswich station, Burrell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8AL
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:00 - 21:20
Saturday 05:00 - 21:20
Sunday 07:15 - 22:00
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

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 Ipswich and Castleford

The travel time between Ipswich and Castleford by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 6 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 12 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Ipswich and Castleford vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 23 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:00, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:27.

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Amenities on trains between Ipswich 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 Ipswich & Castleford. owever, there are 23 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Northern Rail, Grand Central, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Ipswich and Castleford.

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