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Compare train and bus for Salisbury to Castle Cary
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salisbury to Castle Cary 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 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Salisbury to Castle Cary:
A bus is $0.77 (€0.63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salisbury to Castle Cary costing on average $35 (€29).
Other travel options to Castle Cary take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (59m by train vs 1h 4m by car). Tickets start at around $35 (€29) compared to roughly $14 (€12) 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 South 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.
Live departures
Salisbury to Castle Cary train times
The table below shows live departures for Salisbury to Castle Cary trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 8:42 AM Salisbury | 1h37 | 10:19 AM Castle Cary | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:05 AM Salisbury | 1h10 | 10:15 AM Castle Cary | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why should you book Salisbury to Castle Cary trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs South Western Railway?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for South Western Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of Great Western Railway or Great Western Railway (GWR) to find the best option for your trip from Salisbury to Castle Cary.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Great Western Railway or Great Western Railway (GWR) to find the best option for your trip from Salisbury to Castle Cary.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Salisbury to Castle Cary.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Salisbury to Castle Cary
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Trains from Salisbury to Castle Cary run on average 6 times per day, taking around 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $35 (€29) but you can travel from only $34 (€28) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:05, the last at 22:35. The fastest train covers the 31 miles (50 km) distance in 59m.
Distance 31 miles (50 km) |
Average train duration 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€29) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 59m |
First train 6:05 AM |
Last train 10:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: South Western Railway, Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Salisbury to Castle Cary trainsSouth Western Railway, Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Salisbury and Castle Cary from $34 (€28). 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 Salisbury to Castle Cary
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salisbury 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.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Salisbury to Castle Cary
Most Salisbury to Castle Cary trains use the Salisbury to Castle Cary station pair. Use this guide to compare Salisbury and Castle Cary train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Salisbury station do trains to Castle Cary leave from?
Getting to Salisbury from Salisbury city centre
Salisbury train station facilities and services
Salisbury has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Salisbury.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Salisbury. ATMs are available at Salisbury.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Salisbury. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Salisbury: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Salisbury: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Salisbury: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - There is step free access to all platforms. Access to platforms 5 (for trains to Cardiff and the West of England) and 6 (for some services to Basingstoke and London Waterloo) are via level access. Access to all other platforms is via a subway with steep ramps. A staff operated powered wheelchair is available for customers who have difficulty using the ramps. Please speak to our assisted travel team or a member of station staff. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Castle Cary station do trains from Salisbury arrive at?
Getting to Castle Cary from Castle Cary city centre
Castle Cary is 1 km from Castle Cary city centre. Public transport options include:
Castle Cary train station facilities and services
Castle Cary has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Castle Cary.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Castle Cary.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Castle Cary: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Castle Cary: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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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