The average train between Castle Cary and Manchester takes 5h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. 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.
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 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Castle Cary to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Castle Cary station and arriving at Manchester station via Taunton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
Castle Cary to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Castle Cary station.
Castle Cary to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Castle Cary to Manchester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Castle Cary and Manchester is 266.7 km. The road distance is 391 km.
You can take a train from Castle Cary to Manchester Piccadilly via Taunton and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 2m.