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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Castle Cary?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Castle Cary. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at The Horsepond via Bus Station, Bus Station and Cenotaph. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Castle Cary?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Castle Cary. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Castle Cary via Birmingham New Street and Taunton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

How far is it from Manchester to Castle Cary?

The distance between Manchester and Castle Cary is 244 miles. The road distance is 195.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Castle Cary without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 41m and costs £60 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Manchester to Castle Cary, including transfers.

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

Manchester to Castle Cary bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

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

Manchester to Castle Cary train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Castle Cary?

The best way to get from Manchester to Castle Cary is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 41m and costs £60 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus and line 376 bus, which costs and takes 6h 46m.

Where does the Manchester to Castle Cary bus arrive?

Manchester to Castle Cary bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Castle Cary train arrive?

Manchester to Castle Cary train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Castle Cary?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Castle Cary?

There are 1005+ hotels available in Castle Cary.

Manchester to Castle Cary - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 376 bus

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Castle Cary by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Taunton
3. Take the train from Taunton to Castle Cary
5h 41m
£62–197
Drive 193.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manchester to Castle Cary193.9 mi
3h 40m
£48–70
Bus, line 376 bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus StationUk071
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station376 / ...
6h 46m
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)MAN - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Westbury (Wilts)
6h 25m
£73–185
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple MeadsManchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Castle CaryGloucester - Weymouth / ...
5h 42m
£49–151
Train, line 174 bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bath Spa
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Cenotaph174
6h 56m
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)
5h 6m
£88–222
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Castle Cary
5h 12m
£107–328

Manchester to Castle Cary by train

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Distance: 242.6 mi
Duration: 5h 41m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Castle Cary via Birmingham New Street and Taunton in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to The Horsepond via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Cenotaph in around 6h 46m.

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