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

The cheapest way to get from Castle Cary to Manchester is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castle Cary to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Castle Cary and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Castle Cary to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Horse Pond Inn and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Crispin Hall and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Castle Cary and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Castle Cary to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Castle Cary and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Taunton and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Castle Cary to Manchester?

The distance between Castle Cary and Manchester is 244 miles. The road distance is 194.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Castle Cary to Manchester without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 54m and costs £55 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Castle Cary to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castle Cary to Manchester bus from?

Castle Cary to Manchester bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Crispin Hall station.

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

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

Train or bus from Castle Cary to Manchester?

The best way to get from Castle Cary to Manchester is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 54m and costs £55 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 16m.

Where does the Castle Cary to Manchester bus arrive?

Castle Cary to Manchester bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Castle Cary to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Castle Cary to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Castle Cary to Manchester is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Castle Cary to Manchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

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Castle Cary to Manchester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Castle Cary to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to Taunton
2. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
4h 54m
£56–189
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to Bristol Temple MeadsYeovil Pen Mill - Gloucester / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester PiccadillyBristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
6h 18m
£43–157
Bus
1. Take the bus from Crispin Hall to Bus Station376
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUk071
7h 16m
Drive 193.6 mi
1. Drive from Castle Cary to Manchester193.6 mi
3h 40m
£48–69
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
4h 25m
£110–318
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Crispin Hall to Bus Station376
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station120 / ...
8h 7m
Train to Exeter, fly
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EXT - MAN
4h 1m
£120–327
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BRS - MAN
6h 10m
£86–176
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Central
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
4h 35m
£97–224

Castle Cary to Manchester by train

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Distance: 242.7 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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

You can take a train from Castle Cary to Manchester Piccadilly via Taunton and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Horse Pond Inn to Shudehill Interchange via Crispin Hall and Bus Station in around 7h 16m.

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