4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Castle Cary to Plymouth
Cheapest price
$84
Average price
$84
Fastest journey
1 h 58 m
Average duration
1 h 58 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
140 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Castle Cary to Plymouth 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 Plymouth will cost around $84 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $84.
Of the 1 trains that leave Castle Cary for Plymouth on Mon, May 11, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 11 the direct trains cover the 140 km distance in an average of 1 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 58 m .
On Mon, May 11 the slowest trains will take 1 h 58 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.
10:05 AM1h58Castle Cary12:03 PMPlymouth$841One-way0 transfers
- 10:05 AM1h58Castle Cary12:03 PMPlymouth$841One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Castle Cary to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Castle Cary to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$72 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Castle Cary to Plymouth:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Castle Cary to Plymouth costing on average $72 (€57).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 9m.
You'll arrive about 18m sooner (1h 47m by train vs 2h 5m by car). Tickets start at around $72 (€57) compared to roughly $38 (€30) 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 first_great_western.
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.
Live departures
Castle Cary to Plymouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Castle Cary to Plymouth trains for today, Sunday, May 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:13 AM Castle Cary | 1h58 | 1:11 PM Plymouth | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Castle Cary to Plymouth
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Trains from Castle Cary to Plymouth run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $34 (€27) but you can travel from only $34 (€27) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 21:43. The fastest train covers the 86 miles (140 km) distance in 1h 58m.
Distance 86 miles (140 km) |
Average train duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€27) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 58m |
First train 4:54 AM |
Last train 9:43 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Castle Cary to Plymouth trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Castle Cary and Plymouth from $34 (€27). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Castle Cary to Plymouth
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Castle Cary to Plymouth 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 Plymouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Castle Cary to Plymouth
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:30 Saturday 06:30 - 21:30 Sunday 14:50 - 21:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: Platform 1
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station car park
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HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and the station subway. 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 may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Station pay phones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4, Platform 7 and adjacent ticket counters.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 3 and 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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