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Outbound fromMilton Keynes Central to Castleford by train
It takes an average of 4h 24m to travel from Milton Keynes Central to Castleford by train, over a distance of around 119 miles (192 km). There are normally 7 trains per day travelling from Milton Keynes Central to Castleford and tickets for this journey start from £79.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:37 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:14 | |
| Departure station | Milton Keynes Central | |
| Arrival station | Castleford | |
| Journey time | From 3h 7m | |
| Distance | 119 miles (192 km) | |
| Frequency | 7 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £79.50 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Grand Central Railway |
Taking the train from Milton Keynes Central to Castleford in 3 hours 7 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Milton Keynes Central to Castleford? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours 24 minutes to travel the 119 miles (192 km) from Milton Keynes Central to Castleford by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 7 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 7 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway or TransPennine Express to Castleford. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Milton Keynes Central to Castleford in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £79.50. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Castleford by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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