What is the cheapest way to get from Castle Cary to Basingstoke?

The cheapest way to get from Castle Cary to Basingstoke is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Castle Cary to Basingstoke?

The fastest way to get from Castle Cary to Basingstoke is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct train between Castle Cary and Basingstoke?

No, there is no direct train from Castle Cary to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Castle Cary and arriving at Basingstoke via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

How far is it from Castle Cary to Basingstoke?

The distance between Castle Cary and Basingstoke is 95 miles. The road distance is 71.9 miles.

How do I travel from Castle Cary to Basingstoke without a car?

The best way to get from Castle Cary to Basingstoke without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £40 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Castle Cary to Basingstoke?

It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Castle Cary to Basingstoke, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castle Cary to Basingstoke train from?

Castle Cary to Basingstoke train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Castle Cary station.

Where does the Castle Cary to Basingstoke train arrive?

Castle Cary to Basingstoke train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Castle Cary to Basingstoke?

Yes, the driving distance between Castle Cary to Basingstoke is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Castle Cary to Basingstoke.

How do I get a train ticket from Castle Cary to Basingstoke?

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Where can I stay near Basingstoke?

There are 273+ hotels available in Basingstoke.

Castle Cary to Basingstoke - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and line 647 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Castle Cary to Basingstoke by train, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to Readingtrain Exeter St Davids - London Paddington / ...
1h 46m
£41–79
Drive 71.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Castle Cary to Basingstokecar 71.5 mi
1h 16m
£18–26
Line 647 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Gillingham Stationbus 647
2. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Basingstoketrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2h 20m
£27–60
Train, line 32 bus
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to Newburytrain Exeter St Davids - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the bus from Newbury Wharf to Railway Stationbus 32
2h 41m
£30–55

Castle Cary to Basingstoke by train

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1h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 94.2 mi
Duration: 1h 46m

What companies run services between Castle Cary, England and Basingstoke, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Castle Cary to Reading every 3 hours. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 1h 16m.

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