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

The cheapest way to get from Castle Cary to Manchester is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 7h 20m.

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 44m 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 The Horsepond and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Glaston Road and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

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 Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Castle Cary to Manchester?

The distance between Castle Cary and Manchester is 220 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 which takes 5h 13m and costs £95 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m 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 Glaston Road 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 which takes 5h 13m and costs £95 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 7h 20m.

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 Bristol Temple Meads 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 44m to drive from Castle Cary to Manchester.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Weymouth - Gloucester / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 13m
£95–146
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Glaston Road to Bus Stationbus 376
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
7h 20m
£25–38
Drive 193.6 mi
1. Drive from Castle Cary to Manchestercar 193.6 mi
3h 44m
£48–69
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 15m
£117–347
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Glaston Road to Bus Stationbus 376
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
7h 46m
£32–56
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRS - MAN
6h 24m
£73–175
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 14m
£79–201

Castle Cary to Manchester by train

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Distance: 218.4 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a train from Castle Cary to Manchester Piccadilly via Bristol Temple Meads in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Horsepond to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Glaston Road, Bus Station, and Bristol Bus Station in around 7h 20m.

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