Train Manchester to Castle Cary from £135 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Castle Cary takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Castle Cary. 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 15m
Duration: 218 mi
Distance: £135
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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5h 19m

£110–167

Manchester to Castle Cary train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Manchester and Castle Cary. The earliest departure is at 8:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 5:03 PM which arrives into Castle Cary at 10:06 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

1:03 PM → 6:40 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
2:03 PM → 7:23 PM
5h 20m • 1 change
5:03 PM → 10:06 PM
5h 3m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

8:03 AM → 1:18 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
10:03 AM → 3:17 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
12:03 PM → 5:20 PM
5h 17m • 1 change
1:03 PM → 6:33 PM
5h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

1:03 PM → 6:02 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
2:03 PM → 7:03 PM
5h • 1 change
5:03 PM → 10:04 PM
5h 1m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

8:03 AM → 1:16 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
10:03 AM → 3:17 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
12:03 PM → 5:17 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
1:03 PM → 6:40 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

8:03 AM → 1:16 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
10:03 AM → 3:17 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
12:03 PM → 5:17 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
1:03 PM → 6:40 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

8:03 AM → 1:16 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
10:03 AM → 3:17 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
12:03 PM → 5:17 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
1:03 PM → 6:40 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

8:03 AM → 1:16 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
10:03 AM → 3:17 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
12:03 PM → 5:17 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
1:03 PM → 6:40 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
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