Business

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...
TransPennine Express
Grand Central Railway

Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

Icon of trainline-phone-tickets.svg

Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

Icon of trainline-safe-payments.svg

Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

Castleford to Blackburn by train

First train

06:31

Last train

23:35

Departure station

Castleford

Arrival station

Blackburn

Journey time

From 2h 0m

Distance

46 miles (74 km)

Frequency

35 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

TransPennine Express, Grand Central Railway

About the train journey from Castleford to Blackburn

Want to travel from Castleford to Blackburn by train? Start your journey with us.

The train from Castleford to Blackburn usually takes 3 hours 5 minutes on average to travel 46 miles (74 km), although the quickest services can take as little as 2 hours. You can expect to find 35 trains per day running on this popular route. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Blackburn, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. All or part of your journey will be served by TransPennine Express, as they are the main operator of trains on this route.

You can save money on train tickets from Castleford to Blackburn if you book in advance, travel Off-Peak – tickets are usually cheaper during quieter times on weekdays and weekends – or get a Railcard and save up to 1/3 on eligible journeys for a whole year. Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to compare ticket prices and get the cheapest fares.

If you want to know more about the journey, scroll up for timetables and live train times, or keep reading for tips on finding cheap tickets and FAQs. Want to go straight to booking? Start a search with us today!

FAQs about the train journey from Castleford to Blackburn

Want to know more about your journey from Castleford to Blackburn? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do I get from Castleford to Blackburn?

You can travel from Castleford to Blackburn by train in about 3 hours and 5 minutes. With around 35 trains running each day, taking the train is easy. Find out more in our Journey Planner.

How long is the train journey from Castleford to Blackburn?

On average, the train journey from Castleford to Blackburn takes around 3 hours and 5 minutes, with 35 trains per day. The duration may vary slightly depending on the specific train and any potential delays. Use our Journey Planner to check out more information.

What is the fastest train from Castleford to Blackburn?

The fastest trains from Castleford to Blackburn can cover the distance of 46 miles (74 km) in as little as 2 hours and 0 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Castleford to Blackburn?

No, you can’t travel from Castleford to Blackburn on a direct train, you’ll need to make at least 1 change during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Castleford to Blackburn

Book in advance

Look out for Advance tickets – they usually come out up to 12 weeks before the departure date and can be cheaper than buying on the day. If you’re here a tad early, sign up for our Advance ticket alert today to get notified when your tickets are released.

Consider a Season Ticket

If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Castleford to Blackburn is right for you.

Use your Railcard

National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.

Split your tickets

Download our app to find split tickets — courtesy of SplitSave, our handy feature which 'splits' your train tickets where possible to find you a better deal. Learn more about the clever tech behind split tickets, and how to spot SplitSave discounts in our app.

For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.