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

The cheapest way to get from Castle Cary to Leicester is to bus via Bristol which costs £19 - £35 and takes 7h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castle Cary to Leicester is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Castle Cary and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Castle Cary to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Horse Pond Inn and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Cenotaph and Glastonbury Festival Coach Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Castle Cary and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Castle Cary to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Castle Cary and arriving at Leicester via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Castle Cary to Leicester?

The distance between Castle Cary and Leicester is 217 miles. The road distance is 134.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Castle Cary to Leicester without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 8m and costs £95 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Castle Cary to Leicester, including transfers.

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

Castle Cary to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.

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

Castle Cary to Leicester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Castle Cary station.

Train or bus from Castle Cary to Leicester?

The best way to get from Castle Cary to Leicester is to train via London which takes 3h 8m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 6h 27m.

Where does the Castle Cary to Leicester bus arrive?

Castle Cary to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Castle Cary to Leicester train arrive?

Castle Cary to Leicester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Castle Cary to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Castle Cary to Leicester is 134 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Castle Cary to Leicester.

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to London Paddingtontrain Exeter St Davids - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
3h 8m
£96–154
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Glaston Road to Bus Stationbus 376
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk087
7h 8m
£20–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus G45
6h 27m
£28–48
Drive 133.5 mi
1. Drive from Castle Cary to Leicestercar 133.5 mi
3h 4m
£34–48
Train
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
4h 18m
£77–122

Castle Cary to Leicester by train and subway

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3h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 215.7 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

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

You can take a train from Castle Cary to Leicester via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to St Margaret's Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 4h.

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