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Trains from Reading West to Castleford (CFD)

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17

train journeys
per day

157

miles (253 kms)

4hrs 9 mins

fastest journey

06:40 / 00:01

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Reading West to Castleford (CFD)

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On a typical weekday there are 17 scheduled rail journeys between Reading West and Castleford , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 17 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Reading West to Castleford is approximately 157 miles (253 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 34 mins.

Northern Rail, CrossCountry, GWR, London North Eastern Railway, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Reading West and Castleford.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Reading West to Castleford. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 9 mins.

Journeys from Reading West to Castleford Today

  • Mon 6th May
    06:40
    4 hrs 9 mins 3 changes
    10:49
    Reading West
    Castleford
    Reading West to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    07:17
    4 hrs 32 mins 3 changes
    11:49
    Reading West
    Castleford
    Reading West to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    08:02
    4 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    12:49
    Reading West
    Castleford
    Reading West to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    08:59
    4 hrs 50 mins 3 changes
    13:49
    Reading West
    Castleford
    Reading West to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    09:51
    4 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    14:49
    Reading West
    Castleford
    Reading West to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    10:52
    4 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    15:49
    Reading West
    Castleford
    Reading West to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    11:46
    5 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    16:49
    Reading West
    Castleford
    Reading West to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    12:45
    5 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    17:49
    Reading West
    Castleford
    Reading West to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    13:51
    4 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    18:49
    Reading West
    Castleford
    Reading West to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    14:16
    4 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    19:00
    Reading West
    Castleford
    Reading West to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    14:45
    5 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    19:49
    Reading West
    Castleford
    Reading West to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    15:49
    5 hrs 3 changes
    20:49
    Reading West
    Castleford
    Reading West to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    16:52
    4 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    21:48
    Reading West
    Castleford
    Reading West to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    17:31
    5 hrs 18 mins 3 changes
    22:49
    Reading West
    Castleford
    Reading West to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    19:00
    4 hrs 32 mins 3 changes
    23:32
    Reading West
    Castleford
    Reading West to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    19:31
    10 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    06:06
    Reading West
    Castleford
    Reading West to Castleford
  • Mon 6th May
    23:37
    11 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    11:00
    Reading West
    Castleford
    Reading West to Castleford

About Reading West Station

Station name Reading West (RDW)
Address Reading West station, Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PY
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:30 - 10:45
Weekend Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

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 Reading West and Castleford

The travel time between Reading West and Castleford by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 34 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 9 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Reading West and Castleford vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 17 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:40, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:01.

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Amenities on trains between Reading West 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 Reading West & Castleford. owever, there are 17 possible journeys which require a change.

Northern Rail, CrossCountry, GWR, London North Eastern Railway, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Reading West and Castleford.

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