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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Castle Cary is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h 56m.

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 44m 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 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at The Horsepond via Bus Station, Bus Station and Crispin Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

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 Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Manchester to Castle Cary?

The distance between Manchester and Castle Cary is 260 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 Reading which takes 5h 25m and costs £130 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m 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 Manchester, 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 Reading which takes 5h 25m and costs £130 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h 56m.

Where does the Manchester to Castle Cary bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Castle Cary train arrive?

Manchester to Castle Cary train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading 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 44m 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?

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Castle Carytrain London Paddington - Paignton / ...
5h 25m
£132–204
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
6h 56m
£24–40
Drive 194 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Castle Carycar 194 mi
3h 44m
£48–68
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)train
5h 7m
£105–245
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Castle Carytrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
5h 52m
£115–172
Train, line 174 bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bath Spatrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Cenotaphbus 174
7h 22m
£85–148
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane MAN - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Westbury (Wilts)train
6h 42m
£71–182
Fly to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Carytrain
4h 33m
£105–255
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Castle Carytrain
5h 15m
£114–377

Manchester to Castle Cary by train

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Distance: 258.2 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Castle Cary via Reading in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £17–29 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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