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Cité de l'espace
Leading aerospace museum with aircraft, Concorde visits and space displays. A strong choice for families and anyone interested in aviation history.
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£0.90
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£6
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
1 h 8 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
1 h 11 m
Trains on 05 Sept
5
Distance
65 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Castres to Toulouse is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Castres to Toulouse will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £0.90.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 5 trains from Castres to Toulouse, including 5 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 65 km distance in an average of 1 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 13 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.
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872460Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Castres to Toulouse among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £2 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £2, while a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 65 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£8 Average Price | £2 Average Price Cheapest | £13 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Castres to Toulouse:
A coach is £6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Castres to Toulouse costing on average £8.
Other travel options to Toulouse take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 19m.
The journey is about 15m faster (1h 4m by train vs 1h 19m by car) and roughly £5 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£8 vs £13). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Castres to Toulouse trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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872462 | On time 14:54 Castres | 1h08 | 16:02 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 0 changesdirect | |
872480 | 16:15 Castres | 1h33 | 17:48 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 0 changesdirect | |
872464 | 17:53 Castres | 1h13 | 19:06 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 0 changesdirect | |
872466 | 18:58 Castres | 1h11 | 20:09 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 0 changesdirect | |
872468 | 20:03 Castres | 1h11 | 21:14 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 0 changesdirect | |
872456 | 8:02 Castres | 1h09 | 9:11 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 0 changesdirect | |
872460 | 12:55 Castres | 1h13 | 14:08 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Castres to Toulouse run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £0.90 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:35, the last at 20:43. The fastest train covers the 65 km distance in 1h 8m.
Distance 65 km |
Average train duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £0.90 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 8m |
First train 5:35 |
Last train 20:43 |
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Leading aerospace museum with aircraft, Concorde visits and space displays. A strong choice for families and anyone interested in aviation history.
Art museum inside Hôtel d'Assézat, showing paintings, bronzes and decorative arts in an elegant Renaissance setting near the river.
Museum of Toulouse history in a former convent. Its Romanesque cloister, medieval sculpture and gardens make it one of the city's most atmospheric visits.
Main central square framed by brick facades and arcades. It is the city's social hub for architecture, events and easy access to nearby streets.
Long canal-side promenade lined with plane trees. Ideal for walking, cycling and seeing a calmer side of Toulouse close to the centre.
Broad landscaped garden with lawns, statues and formal paths beside the museum district. A pleasant break for strolling and people-watching.
Slow-cooked white bean casserole with Toulouse sausage, duck confit and pork. It is the city’s signature comfort dish from south-west France.
Coarse fresh pork sausage, traditionally seasoned simply and central to Toulouse cooking, especially in cassoulet and grilled bistro dishes.
Slow-cooked duck leg preserved in its own fat, a hallmark of south-west French cuisine often served with potatoes or cassoulet.
Historic brasserie famed for cassoulet and classic south-west dishes in a grand Belle Époque dining room.
Traditional Toulouse address known for hearty cassoulet, duck dishes and a warm old-school bistro atmosphere.
Elegant dining room serving refined south-west French cuisine with seasonal ingredients near the Capitole.
Moderate for France: meals and hotels are usually cheaper than Paris, while local transport and café prices stay reasonable for most visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafés.
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Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau -> Place du Capitole, Toulouse
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Castres to Toulouse 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 Toulouse, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Castres to Toulouse trains use the Gare De Castres to Toulouse Matabiau station pair, with some services arriving at Gare de Saint-Agne. Use this guide to compare Castres and Toulouse train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Gare De Castres is 1 km from Castres city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Gare De Castres has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gare De Castres.
Toulouse Matabiau is 1 km from Toulouse city centre. Public transport options include:
Toulouse Matabiau has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Canteen & Bowl, PAUL, Starbucks, Selecta
Free, unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi when you create a free account. ATMs are the ATM is located in the connecting corridor between Hall 1 and Hall 2 opposite Relay.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 08:15 - 19:40, Sat: 08:15 - 18:40, Sun: 09:35 - 19:40. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is service provided by Grand Hôtel d'Orléans, located opposite the station. Fixed pricing per piece of baggage: small baggage: €5.50, medium baggage: €7.50, large baggage: €9.50.
Available at Toulouse Matabiau: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Toulouse Matabiau: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Toulouse Matabiau: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Disabled Passenger Assistance Service (PSH / PMR). Access Train liO can be reached at +33 0800313131.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mermoz, Best Western Hotel Innes by HappyCulture, Appart Hotel Clement Ader.
Gare de Saint-Agne is 2 km from Toulouse city centre. Public transport options include:
Gare de Saint-Agne has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Gare de Saint-Agne.
ATMs are available at Gare de Saint-Agne.
Available at Gare de Saint-Agne: Parking, WC.
Available at Gare de Saint-Agne: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gare de Saint-Agne.
Montaudran is 4 km from Toulouse city centre. Public transport options include:
Montaudran has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Montaudran.
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