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Outbound fromRochdale to Castleford by train
It takes an average of 2h 38m to travel from Rochdale to Castleford by train, over a distance of around 34 miles (54 km). There are normally 39 trains per day travelling from Rochdale to Castleford and tickets for this journey start from £12.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:51 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:23 | |
| Departure station | Rochdale | |
| Arrival station | Castleford | |
| Journey time | From 1h 19m | |
| Distance | 34 miles (54 km) | |
| Frequency | 39 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £12.50 | |
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Travelling from Rochdale to Castleford by train
Looking to travel from Rochdale to Castleford by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 2 hours 38 minutes to travel from Rochdale to Castleford by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 1 hour 19 minutes though. You'll usually find 39 trains per day running along the 34 miles (54 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Castleford, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. TransPennine Express are the main train operator on this route and will whisk you to Castleford in no time.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Rochdale to Castleford in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £12.50.
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Cheap train tickets from Rochdale to Castleford
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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 Rochdale to Castleford 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.
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