The average train between Castle Cary and Essex takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Castle Cary to Essex. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Castle Cary and Essex. The earliest departure is at 7:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castle Cary is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Essex at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Castle Cary to Essex. However, there are services departing from Castle Cary station and arriving at Essex station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Castle Cary to Essex train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Castle Cary station.
Castle Cary to Essex train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at White Notley station.
Book your Castle Cary to Essex train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Castle Cary and Essex is 230 km. The road distance is 258 km.
You can take a train from Castle Cary to White Notley via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 44m.