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Castle Cary Museum
Small local museum presenting Castle Cary’s history, industries, and community stories in a central setting.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€21
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€21
Fastest journey on Sep 20
59 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
59 m
Trains on Sep 20
1
Distance
90 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newbury to Castle Cary is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newbury to Castle Cary will cost around €21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €21.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 1 trains from Newbury to Castle Cary, including 1 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 90 km distance in an average of 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 59 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 59 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newbury to Castle Cary among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €26, while a train costs an average of €26.
Distance: 55 miles (90 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€26 Average price Cheapest | €20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 29m sooner (58m by train vs 1h 27m by car). Tickets start at around €26 compared to roughly €20 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.
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.
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Trains from Newbury to Castle Cary run on average 3 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €21 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:41, the last at 21:44. The fastest train covers the 55 miles (90 km) distance in 58m.
Distance 55 miles (90 km) |
Average train duration 58m |
Cheapest ticket price €21 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 58m |
First train 6:41 AM |
Last train 9:44 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Discover the best of Castle Cary — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Castle Cary trip today.
Small local museum presenting Castle Cary’s history, industries, and community stories in a central setting.
Museum on a historic naval air station nearby, covering Fleet Air Arm heritage through aircraft and archives.
Contemporary art gallery in Bruton showing major modern and international exhibitions in a rural setting.
Castle Cary’s main street, lined with attractive historic buildings, independent shops, and everyday town life.
Central square and meeting point where visitors can appreciate the town’s historic core and market character.
Popular walking area on the hill by the castle remains, combining local history with views across Somerset.
A Somerset staple of cured ham with a mild salty flavour, traditionally linked to nearby farms and long local pork-curing traditions.
A firm cheddar from Somerset with a rich, nutty taste. The county is the historic home of Cheddar and local cheese boards are a classic choice.
A hearty West Country lunch of bread, cheese, pickles and chutney, often served in village pubs and tearooms around Somerset.
Popular café and deli for breakfast, coffee, pastries and light lunches, with a relaxed atmosphere and strong local following.
Well-regarded modern British restaurant in Castle Cary, known for seasonal local produce, polished cooking and a relaxed small-town setting.
Traditional pub dining with local ales and classic British dishes. A friendly historic atmosphere makes it a dependable casual option.
Moderate for rural England: rooms and dining cost more than budget UK towns, but transit needs are limited and casual meals remain manageable.
Service is often included or optional. Tip restaurants 10-12.5% if not added, round up for taxis, and tips in cafes are optional.
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Castle Cary Railway Station -> Market House, Castle Cary
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newbury to Castle Cary 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 Castle Cary, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Newbury to Castle Cary trains use the Newbury to Castle Cary station pair. Use this guide to compare Newbury and Castle Cary train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Newbury has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food options include: Mio Fiore
Wi-Fi is available at Newbury.
Ticket office support is available at Newbury.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Newbury: Parking, WC.
Available at Newbury: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Newbury: 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 liftsand an overbridge to the West of the main station buildings. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial 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 taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance, 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.
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.
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