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 32 min. The train schedule from Goole may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Castleford on the Moovit app.

92min
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
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 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 NORTHERN train and finally take the 189 bus from St Catherine's Villas station to Castleford Bus Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min. The train schedule from Goole may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Castleford on the Moovit app.

106min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
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
    Sheffield
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Doncaster
    24 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Leeds
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sandal & Agbrigg
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Catherine's Villas
    ID 45019664
    890 m • 12 min
  • 7
    Bus - 189189
    Wait for bus
    189
    Bus Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castleford Bus Station
    30 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 92 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.

Train schedule from Goole to Castleford

To check the train schedule from Goole to Castleford using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Goole) and destination (Castleford), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest train schedules.

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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 NORTHERN train and finally take the 189 bus from St Catherine's Villas station to Castleford Bus Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min. The train schedule from Goole may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Castleford on the Moovit app.

106min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
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
    Sheffield
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Doncaster
    24 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Leeds
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sandal & Agbrigg
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Catherine's Villas
    ID 45019664
    890 m • 12 min
  • 7
    Bus - 189189
    Wait for bus
    189
    Bus Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castleford Bus Station
    30 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 92 minutes, using Train line NORTHERN, Train line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Train line NORTHERN.

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

    The alternative route takes 106 minutes, using Train line NORTHERN, Train line NORTHERN, 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 32 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 32 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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