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The cheapest and fastest trains from Castle Cary to Dorchester
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
50 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
42 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Castle Cary to Dorchester 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 Dorchester will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
Fast trains
Of the 1 trains that leave Castle Cary for Dorchester every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 42 km distance in an average of 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 50 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.
06:170h50
Castle Cary07:07Dorchester
£211One-way
0 changes
06:170h50
Castle Cary07:07Dorchester
£211One-way
0 changes
Live departures
Castle Cary to Dorchester train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 03:15
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:17 Castle Cary | 0h50 | 07:07 Dorchester | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Castle Cary to Dorchester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Castle Cary to Dorchester run on average 4 times per day, taking around 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 42 km |
Average train duration 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 43m |
First train 05:36 |
Last train 22:07 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Castle Cary to Dorchester trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Castle Cary and Dorchester from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
43m
Cheapest Price
£21
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
FAQs: Castle Cary to Dorchester train
FAQs: Travel by train from Castle Cary to Dorchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Castle Cary to Dorchester.
Booking trains from Castle Cary to Dorchester in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Castle Cary to Dorchester is 42 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Castle Cary to Dorchester can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £21, while the average price tends to be around £21.
The train journey from Castle Cary to Dorchester covers a distance of 42 km and takes approximately 43m. Trains run 4 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Castle Cary to Dorchester is by train, costing approximately £21.
The first train from Castle Cary to Dorchester leaves at 5:36.
The last train from Castle Cary to Dorchester departs at 22:07.
The train station in Castle Cary that goes to Dorchester is Castle Cary station (CLC), and it arrives at Dorchester West (DCW).
Trains from Castle Cary to Dorchester run approximately 4 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Castle Cary to Dorchester.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Castle Cary to Dorchester.
Yes, you can take the train from Castle Cary to Dorchester.
There is no night train service from Castle Cary to Dorchester.
To travel from Castle Cary to Dorchester, you can take a train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Castle Cary and Dorchester
Castle Cary
Dorchester
The major train station for departures in Castle Cary is Castle Cary. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Castle Cary for your trip from Castle Cary to Dorchester.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
Accessibility
WC
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:30 Saturday 06:30 - 21:30 Sunday 14:50 - 21:30
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 1
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Castle Cary
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station car park
The major train station for arrivals in Dorchester is Dorchester South. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Dorchester South for your journey to Dorchester from Castle Cary.
Amenities at train station
WifiParking
Dining
TaxisAccessibilityWC
Hotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 18:15 Saturday - Sunday Closed
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 Station. Some step-free access to all platforms - please check details - Ramp to Platform 1 at approx 1:14 gradient (to London) via Booking Hall, or level via car park (1 step via side gate next to Booking Hall when closed). Ramp at approx 1:20 to Platform 2 (to Weymouth) from separate entrance. Interchange via street over 1km so no reasonable step-free access between platforms.
- 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: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. Separate Male toilet facilities. Female and Accessible toilet is combined. Accessible toilets are located in the booking hall on platform 1. The toilets are open: Monday to Friday – 05:50 to 18:15 Saturday – 06:45 to 17:00 Sunday – 08:30 to 16:00
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: In the booking hall. Area is heated and seating complies with Code of Practice.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Dorchester South
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt, off Weymouth Avenue
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station - “Some step-free access to all platforms.”- This station has a degree of step free access to the platforms. Access between platforms is via a stepped footbridge. 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 taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Dorchester West
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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