The cheapest and fastest trains from Castle Cary to Taunton
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
21 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
42 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Castle Cary to Taunton 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 Taunton will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.
Of the 5 trains that leave Castle Cary for Taunton every day 5 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 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 21 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 Taunton train times
The table below shows live departures for Castle Cary to Taunton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:35 Castle Cary | 0h21 | 09:56 Taunton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:18 Castle Cary | 0h21 | 10:39 Taunton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:14 Castle Cary | 0h21 | 12:35 Taunton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:14 Castle Cary | 0h21 | 14:35 Taunton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:14 Castle Cary | 0h23 | 16:37 Taunton | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Castle Cary to Taunton
Trains from Castle Cary to Taunton run on average 4 times per day, taking around 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 22:42. The fastest train covers the 42 km distance in 20m.
Distance 42 km |
Average train duration 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 05:10 |
Last train 22:42 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Castle Cary to Taunton trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Castle Cary and Taunton from £14. 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 Taunton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Castle Cary to Taunton 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 Taunton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Castle Cary and Taunton
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:00 Saturday 06:10 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations can only be sold between the following times: Mon - Sat 09:00 - 19:00 and Sun 10:00 - 18:00
- 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 subway and the lifts
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Please request staff assistance. No public phones are 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 Platforms 2 and 5. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- 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 1 and 5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Adjacent to the taxi rank by the archway exit from Platform 2
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