The average train between Castle Cary and Manchester takes 5h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. 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 5 times a day between Castle Cary and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castle Cary is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Manchester at 9:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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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 Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
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 352 km.
You can take a train from Castle Cary to Manchester Piccadilly via Bristol Temple Meads in around 5h 13m.