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Trip Overview

The average train between Castle Cary and Manchester takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Castle Cary to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 50m
Duration
243 mi
Distance
£124
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Castle Cary to Manchester train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Castle Cary and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 8:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castle Cary is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Manchester at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Taunton and take an average of 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country4h 15m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country4h 13m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country4h 13m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country4h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country4h 51m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country4h 23m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country4h 13m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country4h 51m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country4h 23m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country4h 13m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country4h 51m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country4h 23m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country4h 13m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country4h 51m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country4h 23m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country4h 13m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country4h 51m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country4h 23m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country4h 13m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country4h 2m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country4h 17m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country4h 13m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryCross Country4h 17m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Castle Cary to Manchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Castle Cary to Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 242.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Castle Cary, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Castle Cary to Manchester Piccadilly via Taunton and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 54m.

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