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Castle Cary Museum
Local museum covering Castle Cary's history, trades and everyday life through compact displays in the market town centre.
Cheapest price
£58
Average price
£59
Fastest journey
54 m
Average duration
55 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
90 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newbury 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 Newbury to Castle Cary will cost around £59 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £58.
Of the 10 trains that leave Newbury for Castle Cary every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 90 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 56 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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The table below shows live departures for Newbury to Castle Cary trains for today, Tuesday 4 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 15:16 Newbury | 0h54 | 16:10 Castle Cary | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:17 Newbury | 0h57 | 18:14 Castle Cary | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:17 Newbury | 0h55 | 19:12 Castle Cary | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:16 Newbury | 0h59 | 20:15 Castle Cary | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:43 Newbury | 0h55 | 21:38 Castle Cary | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:44 Newbury | 0h56 | 22:40 Castle Cary | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 5 August | |||||
![]() | 7:42 Newbury | 0h54 | 8:36 Castle Cary | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:27 Newbury | 1h37 | 11:04 Castle Cary | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:16 Newbury | 0h58 | 12:14 Castle Cary | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:16 Newbury | 0h58 | 14:14 Castle Cary | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Newbury to Castle Cary run on average 4 times per day, taking around 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:41, the last at 21:44. The fastest train covers the 90 km distance in 58m.
Distance 90 km |
Average train duration 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 58m |
First train 6:41 |
Last train 21:44 |
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Discover the best of Castle Cary — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Castle Cary trip today.
Local museum covering Castle Cary's history, trades and everyday life through compact displays in the market town centre.
Artist-led gallery space known for changing exhibitions of painting and mixed media in nearby Bruton, easy to combine with a day trip.
Museum in nearby Shepton Mallet exploring prison history through tours and displays inside a striking former jail complex.
Steep main street lined with historic buildings, independent shops and attractive façades that capture the character of Castle Cary.
Nearby landscaped park with lakeside paths, woodland and broad views, making it a popular local walking and picnic area.
Central square and civic heart of the town, useful for orientation and a good place to appreciate local architecture and daily life.
A rich Somerset cider made from local apples. It is a defining regional drink, long tied to farm orchards and village pubs across the area.
A firm cow’s milk cheese from Somerset with a tangy, nutty flavour. It is one of England’s best-known traditional regional foods.
A traditional ploughman’s lunch with Cheddar, bread, pickles and salad. It is a classic West Country pub meal built around local cheese.
Country pub near Castle Cary known for carefully prepared British food, local ales and a smart but comfortable dining room.
Elegant restaurant and garden venue at The Newt estate, serving seasonal produce-led dishes in a refined countryside setting.
Well-known bistro on the High Street offering modern British cooking, coffee and a friendly, polished town-centre atmosphere.
Moderate for rural England. Rooms and dining cost more than many small UK towns, but local transport is limited and everyday spending is manageable.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up for taxis and leave small change in cafés only for good service.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newbury 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.

Most Newbury to Castle Cary trains use the Newbury to Castle Cary station pair. Use this guide to compare Newbury and Castle Cary train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Newbury has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food options include: Mio Fiore
Wi-Fi is available at Newbury.
Ticket office support is available at Newbury.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Newbury: Parking, WC.
Available at Newbury: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Newbury: 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 liftsand an overbridge to the West of the main station buildings. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial 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 taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance, 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.
Castle Cary is 1 km from Castle Cary city centre. Public transport options include:
Castle Cary has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Wi-Fi is available at Castle Cary.
Ticket office support is available at Castle Cary.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Castle Cary: Parking, WC.
Available at Castle Cary: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Castle Cary: 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.
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