How to get from Goole to Castleford by train?

From Goole to Castleford by train

To get from Goole to Castleford in Pontefract, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the NORTHERN train from Goole station to Brough station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the NORTHERN train from Leeds station to Castleford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min.

93min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - NORTHERN
Leaves from Goole

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Goole
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Scarborough
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brough
    16 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leeds
    42 min
  • 6
    Train - NORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Knottingley
  • 7
    Ride to train station Castleford
    Ride to train station
    Castleford
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Goole to Castleford by bus and train

To get from Goole to Castleford in Pontefract, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Goole station to Doncaster station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the 189 bus from Wakefield station to Castleford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min.

127min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 189189
Walk to Castleford
Leaves from Goole

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Goole
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Doncaster
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Doncaster
    32 min
  • 4
    Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Harrogate
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wakefield Westgate
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wakefield
    700 m • 10 min
  • 7
    Bus - 189189
    Wait for bus
    189
    Castleford
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castleford
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to Castleford
    Walk to
    Castleford
    380 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Goole to Castleford

The distance between Goole, Pontefract and Castleford, Pontefract is approximately 104.57 km, which can typically be travelled in 93 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Goole to Castleford by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Pontefract – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Goole

Goole is located at Goole, Pontefract and the nearest public transport station is Goole Vermuyden Way.

Bus stations close to Goole:

  • Goole Vermuyden Way
  • Goole Mariners Street
  • Goole Interchange

Public transport stations close to Castleford, Pontefract

Castleford is located at Castleford, Pontefract and the nearest public transport station is Station Road (Stop S2).

Train stations close to Castleford:

  • Pontefract Monkhill

Bus stations close to Castleford:

  • Station Road (Stop S2)
  • Station Road (Stop S1)
  • Smawthorne Lane Smawthorne Ave

Related Routes

From Goole to Castleford by bus and train

To get from Goole to Castleford in Pontefract, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Goole station to Doncaster station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the 189 bus from Wakefield station to Castleford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min.

127min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 189189
Walk to Castleford
Leaves from Goole

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Goole
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Doncaster
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Doncaster
    32 min
  • 4
    Train - LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY
    Harrogate
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wakefield Westgate
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wakefield
    700 m • 10 min
  • 7
    Bus - 189189
    Wait for bus
    189
    Castleford
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castleford
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to Castleford
    Walk to
    Castleford
    380 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Goole to Castleford?

    The fastest way takes 93 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Goole to Castleford?

    The alternative route takes 127 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 189.

  • Is there a direct train between Goole and Castleford?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 33 min.

  • Which train line goes from Goole to Castleford?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Scarborough station near Goole in Goole to Brough station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Brough station near Castleford in Pontefract.

  • How long does it take to travel from Goole to Castleford by train?

    The total travel time between Goole in Goole and Castleford in Pontefract by train is about 1 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Goole to get to Castleford?

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Scarborough station near Goole in Goole.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Goole and Castleford?

    Get off the train at the Brough station, which is closest to Castleford in Pontefract.

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