The cheapest and fastest trains from Castle Cary to Brighton
Cheapest price
£41
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h 13 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
169 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Castle Cary to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Castle Cary to Brighton will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £41.
Of the 2 trains that leave Castle Cary for Brighton every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 169 km distance in an average of 4 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 46 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.




Live departures
Castle Cary to Brighton train times
The table below shows live departures for Castle Cary to Brighton trains for tomorrow, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:18 Castle Cary | 3h40 | 11:58 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:35 Castle Cary | 4h46 | 16:21 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Castle Cary to Brighton
Trains from Castle Cary to Brighton run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:12, the last at 19:15. The fastest train covers the 169 km distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 169 km |
Average train duration 3h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 30m |
First train 04:12 |
Last train 19:15 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Castle Cary to Brighton trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Castle Cary and Brighton from £34. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Castle Cary to Brighton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Castle Cary to Brighton 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 Brighton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Castle Cary and Brighton
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.
- The Grand Central
- The Cyclist
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Ibis Brighton City Centre
- My Brighton Hotel
- Located in the main concourse
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern and Thameslink services
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 05:50 - 21:00 Sunday 07:10 - 21:45
- Type of shops available: Newsagent, Booking Hall
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platforms 1 and 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platform 1. All platforms have covered areas
- Storage location: Station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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