It takes an average of 6h 7m to travel from Castle Cary to Manchester Airport by train, over a distance of around 157 miles (252 km). There are normally 15 trains per day travelling from Castle Cary to Manchester Airport and tickets for this journey start from £97.10 when you book in advance.
First train | 05:41 | |
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Last train | 21:35 | |
Departure station | Castle Cary | |
Arrival station | Manchester Airport | |
Journey time | From 4h 47m | |
Distance | 157 miles (252 km) | |
Frequency | 15 trains per day | |
Changes | 2 changes | |
Price | From £97.10 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, South Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales |
Looking to travel from Castle Cary to Manchester Airport by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 6 hours 7 minutes to travel from Castle Cary to Manchester Airport by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 4 hours 47 minutes though. You'll usually find 15 trains per day running along the 157 miles (252 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Manchester Airport, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or Transport for Wales to get to Manchester Airport. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Castle Cary to Manchester Airport in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £97.10.
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The average journey time by train between Castle Cary and Manchester Airport is 6 hours and 7 minutes, with around 15 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Castle Cary to Manchester Airport is 4 hours and 47 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Castle Cary to Manchester Airport can start from as little as £97.10 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Castle Cary to Manchester Airport. Travelling from Castle Cary to Manchester Airport by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.
The first train from Castle Cary to Manchester Airport leaves at 05:41. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Castle Cary to Manchester Airport leaves at 21:35. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Castle Cary to Manchester Airport cover a distance of around 157 miles (252 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Manchester Airport to Castle Cary.
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