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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 on 05 Sept
£35
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£35
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
1 h 54 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
1 h 54 m
Trains on 05 Sept
1
Distance
110 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Totnes 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 Totnes to Castle Cary will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £35.
To travel from Totnes to Castle Cary you need to make at least one change.
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W34554
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W34554Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Totnes to Castle Cary among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £78 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £78, while a train costs an average of £78.
Distance: 110 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£78 Average Price Cheapest | £22 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 27m sooner (1h 20m by train vs 1h 47m by car). Tickets start at around £78 compared to roughly £22 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Totnes to Castle Cary 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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![]() | 17:19 Totnes | 1h19 | 18:38 Castle Cary | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:17 Totnes | 1h25 | 20:42 Castle Cary | 1 change | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
G01059+ W34554 | 5:53 Totnes station (TOT) | 1h54 | 7:47 Castle Cary station (CLC) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Totnes to Castle Cary run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £72 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:06, the last at 22:42. The fastest train covers the 110 km distance in 1h 19m.
Distance 110 km |
Average train duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £72 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 19m |
First train 7:06 |
Last train 22:42 |
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Best time to book 2 days |
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 Totnes 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 Totnes to Castle Cary trains use the Totnes, Railway Station (Stop A) to Castle Cary station pair. Use this guide to compare Totnes and Castle Cary train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Totnes, Railway Station (Stop A) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Signal Box Cafe
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Totnes, Railway Station (Stop A). Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Totnes, Railway Station (Stop A): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Totnes, Railway Station (Stop A): Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Totnes, Railway Station (Stop A): Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Royal Seven Stars Hotel, The Great Grubb Bed & Breakfast, The Steam Packet Inn.
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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