There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Castle Cary by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Westbury (Wilts)train Cardiff Central - Fareham / ...
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Castle Carytrain Gloucester - Yeovil Pen Mill / ...
2h 30m£40–54Drive 70.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff to Castle Carycar 70.2 mi
1h 40m£18–25Bus, line 376 bus
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376 / ...
4h 32mTrain via Bristol
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Fareham / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Castle Carytrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
2h 59m£22–47Bus, line 172 bus
- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to The Holliesbus 172 / ...
4h 49m
Cardiff to Castle Cary by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Castle Cary is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Castle Cary is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £17 - £25.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Castle Cary. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at The Horsepond via Bus Station, Bus Station and Cenotaph. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Castle Cary. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Castle Cary via Westbury (Wilts). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Cardiff and Castle Cary is 86 miles. The road distance is 70.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Castle Cary without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £35 - £55.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Cardiff to Castle Cary, including transfers.
Cardiff to Castle Cary bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Castle Cary train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Castle Cary is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £35 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 376 bus, which costs and takes 4h 32m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Castle Cary, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Castle Cary via Westbury (Wilts) in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to The Horsepond via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Cenotaph in around 4h 32m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–33
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Castle Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–13
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Castle Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Castle Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £9–22
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £9–13
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £15–22
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £7–19
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west
Bus from Bus Station to The Hollies
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Castle Cary bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Cardiff to Castle Cary train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Westbury (Wilts) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Castle Cary is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Cardiff to Castle Cary.
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