The cheapest and fastest trains from Exeter to Castle Cary
Cheapest price
£54
Average price
£54
Fastest journey
42 m
Average duration
46 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
82 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Exeter to Castle Cary is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Exeter to Castle Cary will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £54.
Of the 5 trains that leave Exeter for Castle Cary every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 82 km distance in an average of 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 42 m .
The slowest trains will take 51 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.
5:520h47Exeter6:39Castle Cary£541One-way0 changes
6:390h46Exeter7:25Castle Cary£541One-way0 changes
7:440h59Exeter8:43Castle Cary£541One-way0 changes
9:430h42Exeter10:25Castle Cary£541One-way0 changes
11:430h43Exeter12:26Castle Cary£541One-way0 changes
9:430h42Exeter10:25Castle Cary£541One-way0 changes
11:430h43Exeter12:26Castle Cary£541One-way0 changes
6:390h46Exeter7:25Castle Cary£541One-way0 changes
5:520h47Exeter6:39Castle Cary£541One-way0 changes
7:520h51Exeter8:43Castle Cary£641One-way1 change
Live departures
Exeter to Castle Cary train times
The table below shows live departures for Exeter to Castle Cary trains for today, Tuesday 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:43 Exeter | 0h42 | 10:25 Castle Cary | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 6 May | |||||
![]() | 5:52 Exeter | 0h47 | 6:39 Castle Cary | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:39 Exeter | 0h46 | 7:25 Castle Cary | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:44 Exeter | 0h59 | 8:43 Castle Cary | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:52 Exeter | 0h51 | 8:43 Castle Cary | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Exeter to Castle Cary
Trains from Exeter to Castle Cary run on average 16 times per day, taking around 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £54 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:52, the last at 22:42. The fastest train covers the 82 km distance in 42m.
Distance 82 km |
Average train duration 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £54 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 42m |
First train 5:52 |
Last train 22:42 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 3 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Exeter to Castle Cary trainsGreat Western Railway, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Exeter and Castle Cary from £54. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Exeter to Castle Cary train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Exeter 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
Important Stations and Airports in Exeter and Castle Cary
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:40 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 07:30 - 20:40 Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Weekdays (Mon-Fri) 08:45 - 19:40, Saturday 08:45 - 18:30 Sunday 10:00 - 17:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - All platforms can be accessed via Lifts from the sole main station entrance. 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 may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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 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 1 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 and adjacent entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category C Station - This station does not have step free access to any platform. 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 not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Bottom of stairs leading to platform 1.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Exeter St Davids: Cowick Street bus stop by shopping precint. To Newton Abbot: Cowick Street bus stop outside the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:50 - 18:15 Saturday 07:50 - 18:15 Sunday 09:30 - 16:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - Both platforms can be accessed via lifts from the main station entrance
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop at the front of the station on Queens Street
- 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
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