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The Roman Baths
Bath’s best-known historic museum complex, preserving the ancient bathing site, temple remains, and major archaeological finds from Roman Britain.
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$42
Fastest journey
51 m
Average duration
52 m
Trains per day
19
Distance
34 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Castle Cary to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Castle Cary to Bath will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
Of the 19 trains that leave Castle Cary for Bath on Thu, Jun 25, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 25 the direct trains cover the 34 km distance in an average of 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 51 m .
On Thu, Jun 25 the slowest trains will take 53 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Castle Cary to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 21 miles (34 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Castle Cary to Bath:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Castle Cary to Bath costing on average $19 (€16).
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 12m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (52m by train vs 55m by car). Tickets start at around $19 (€16) compared to roughly $10 (€8) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Great Western Railway (GWR).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Castle Cary to Bath trains for today, Wednesday, June 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:38 PM Castle Cary | 1h00 | 7:38 PM Bath | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, June 25 | |||||
![]() | 6:49 AM Castle Cary | 1h00 | 7:49 AM Bath | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:26 AM Castle Cary | 1h01 | 8:27 AM Bath | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:50 AM Castle Cary | 0h58 | 8:48 AM Bath | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:37 AM Castle Cary | 0h51 | 9:28 AM Bath | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:44 AM Castle Cary | 0h54 | 9:38 AM Bath | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:38 AM Castle Cary | 0h51 | 11:29 AM Bath | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:14 AM Castle Cary | 1h14 | 12:28 PM Bath | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Castle Cary to Bath run on average 5 times per day, taking around 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€13) but you can travel from only $8 (€6) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:14, the last at 22:35. The fastest train covers the 21 miles (34 km) distance in 52m.
Distance 21 miles (34 km) |
Average train duration 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€13) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 52m |
First train 5:14 AM |
Last train 10:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 63 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Castle Cary to Bath by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bath, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Castle Cary to Bath trains use the Castle Cary to Bath Spa station pair, with some services arriving at Oldfield Park. Use this guide to compare Castle Cary and Bath train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Castle Cary is 1 km from Castle Cary city centre. Public transport options include:
Castle Cary has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Wi-Fi is available at Castle Cary.
Ticket office support is available at Castle Cary.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Castle Cary: Parking, WC.
Available at Castle Cary: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Castle Cary: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category B2- Station Step free access available to the Westbury-bound platform. Platform 2 can only be accessed via the footbridge on the station. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Bath Spa has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Starbucks, Dashi Bath, Be At One, Pumpkin Cafe Shop
Free Wi-Fi in the station. Connect to "GWR Free Station Wi-Fi.". ATMs are located in the ticket hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30. Information desks are the information office is located by Platform 1.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bath Spa: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bath Spa: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bath Spa: Ramp access & staff assistance.
Nearby hotels include Travelodge Bath Waterside, The Z Hotel Bath, The Royal Hotel.
Oldfield Park is 1 km from Bath city centre. Public transport options include:
Oldfield Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Oldfield Park.
Ticket office support is available at Oldfield Park.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Oldfield Park: Parking.
Available at Oldfield Park: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oldfield Park: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free - Category B2 Station - This station has step free access to both platforms however these are via steep ramps in particular to the Bath Spa bound platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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