The average train between Poole and Castle Cary takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Poole 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Poole and Castle Cary. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Poole is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Castle Cary at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Poole to Castle Cary. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Castle Cary station via Upwey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Poole to Castle Cary train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Castle Cary train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Castle Cary station.
Book your Poole to Castle Cary train tickets online with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Poole and Castle Cary is 55.8 km. The road distance is 101 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Castle Cary via Upwey in around 2h 41m.