The average train between Castle Cary and Basingstoke takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Castle Cary to Basingstoke. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Castle Cary and Basingstoke. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castle Cary is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Basingstoke at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Castle Cary to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Castle Cary station and arriving at Basingstoke station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Castle Cary to Basingstoke train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Castle Cary station.
Castle Cary to Basingstoke train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Castle Cary to Basingstoke train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and South Western Railway.
The distance between Castle Cary and Basingstoke is 101.4 km. The road distance is 152 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Castle Cary to Reading every 3 hours. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 1h 16m.