Castle Cary to Preston Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Castle Cary and Preston takes 6h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Castle Cary to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 57m
Duration: 264 mi
Distance: £124
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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Take the train from Castle Cary to Tauntontrain
Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain

5h 39m

£102–166

Castle Cary to Preston train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Castle Cary and Preston. The earliest departure is at 8:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castle Cary is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Preston at 10:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Taunton and take an average of 6h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:12 PM → 8:50 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
8:41 PM → 7:50 AM
Arrives next day
11h 9m • 2 changes
10:42 PM → 10:50 AM
Arrives next day
12h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

10:26 AM → 2:51 PM
4h 24m • 2 changes
12:12 PM → 4:50 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
2:15 PM → 6:50 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
4:12 PM → 8:52 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:13 AM → 2:50 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
12:14 PM → 4:51 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
2:14 PM → 6:50 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
6:16 PM → 7:50 AM
Arrives next day
13h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

8:38 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 3:50 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
12:15 PM → 4:50 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
2:15 PM → 6:50 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

8:38 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 3:50 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
12:15 PM → 4:50 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
2:15 PM → 6:50 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

8:38 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 3:50 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
12:15 PM → 4:50 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
2:15 PM → 6:50 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

8:38 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 3:50 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
12:15 PM → 4:50 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
2:15 PM → 6:50 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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