The average train between Manchester and Castle Cary takes 5h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Castle Cary. 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 3 hours between Manchester and Castle Cary. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Castle Cary at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Castle Cary. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Castle Cary station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
Manchester to Castle Cary train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Castle Cary train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Castle Cary station.
Book your Manchester to Castle Cary train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Manchester and Castle Cary is 266.7 km. The road distance is 416 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Castle Cary via Reading in around 5h 23m.