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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
£83
Average price
£98
Fastest journey
1 h 21 m
Average duration
1 h 37 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
141 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Slough 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 Slough to Castle Cary will cost around £98 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £83.
To travel from Slough to Castle Cary you need to make at least one change.
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The table below shows live departures for Slough 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 15:24 Slough | 3h16 | 18:40 Castle Cary | 2 changes | |
![]() | 16:02 Slough | 1h21 | 17:23 Castle Cary | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:23 Slough | 5h43 | 22:06 Castle Cary | 2 changes | |
![]() | 16:34 Slough | 1h40 | 18:14 Castle Cary | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:18 Slough | 1h54 | 19:12 Castle Cary | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:19 Slough | 1h56 | 20:15 Castle Cary | 1 change | |
![]() | 19:54 Slough | 1h44 | 21:38 Castle Cary | 1 change | |
![]() | 20:54 Slough | 1h46 | 22:40 Castle Cary | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 5 August | |||||
![]() | 5:22 Slough | 3h58 | 9:20 Castle Cary | 2 changes | |
![]() | 6:54 Slough | 1h42 | 8:36 Castle Cary | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:25 Slough | 3h54 | 11:19 Castle Cary | 2 changes | |
![]() | 9:26 Slough | 1h38 | 11:04 Castle Cary | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:26 Slough | 1h48 | 12:14 Castle Cary | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:26 Slough | 3h51 | 15:17 Castle Cary | 2 changes | |
![]() | 12:24 Slough | 1h50 | 14:14 Castle Cary | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:28 Slough | 3h49 | 17:17 Castle Cary | 2 changes | |
![]() | 14:25 Slough | 1h45 | 16:10 Castle Cary | 1 change | |
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Trains from Slough to Castle Cary run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £83 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:41, the last at 21:37. The fastest train covers the 141 km distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 141 km |
Average train duration 1h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £83 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 6:41 |
Last train 21:37 |
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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 Slough 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 Slough to Castle Cary trains use the Slough to Castle Cary station pair. Use this guide to compare Slough and Castle Cary train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Slough has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Moon and Spoon, The Red Lion
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Slough. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Slough. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Slough: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Slough: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Slough: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Slough - Windsor, Moxy Slough, Travelodge Slough.
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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