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Outbound fromCastleford to Preston (Lancs) by train
It takes an average of 3h 14m to travel from Castleford to Preston (Lancs) by train, over a distance of around 55 miles (89 km). There are normally 44 trains per day travelling from Castleford to Preston (Lancs) and tickets for this journey start from £15.20 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:46 | |
| Departure station | Castleford | |
| Arrival station | Preston (Lancs) | |
| Journey time | From 2h 7m | |
| Distance | 55 miles (89 km) | |
| Frequency | 44 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £15.20 | |
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How to travel from Castleford to Preston (Lancs) by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Castleford to Preston (Lancs)? Look no further.
You'll usually find 44 trains per day running between Castleford and Preston (Lancs), which usually take 3 hours 14 minutes to complete the 55 miles (89 km) journey. It can take as little as 2 hours 7 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Preston (Lancs) by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. TransPennine Express trains are the main operator of services on this route, so you're likely to travel with them for all or at least part of your journey to Preston (Lancs).
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Castleford to Preston (Lancs) start from £15.20 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Preston (Lancs)? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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Cheap train tickets from Castleford to Preston (Lancs)
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