Train Castle Cary to Manchester from £145 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Castle Cary and Manchester takes 5h 42m 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 42m
Duration: 243 mi
Distance: £145
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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Take the train from Castle Cary to Tauntontrain
Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain

4h 54m

£107–178

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 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 30, 2026

12:12 PM → 4:29 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
2:15 PM → 6:29 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
4:12 PM → 8:29 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
5:26 PM → 9:29 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 31, 2026

10:13 AM → 2:29 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
12:14 PM → 4:29 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
2:14 PM → 6:29 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
4:35 PM → 9:29 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, June 1, 2026

8:38 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 3:29 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
12:15 PM → 4:29 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
2:15 PM → 6:29 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, June 2, 2026

8:38 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 3:29 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
12:15 PM → 4:29 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
2:15 PM → 6:29 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, June 3, 2026

8:38 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 3:29 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
12:15 PM → 4:29 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
2:15 PM → 6:29 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, June 4, 2026

8:38 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 3:29 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
12:15 PM → 4:29 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
2:15 PM → 6:29 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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