Birmingham to Castle Cary by train

Explore Birmingham to Castle Cary by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Birmingham to Castle Cary aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost for travel between Birmingham and Castle Cary

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £153.00, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

• Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

• Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

• Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

• Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

• Are an even greener travel option than high speed

• Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train times for travel from Birmingham to Castle Cary

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 05:00 and the last departure is 22:12. On weekends, the first train departs at 05:00 and the last train leaves at 22:14. On average, a total of 30 trains make this journey each day.

How long does the train from Birmingham to Castle Cary take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 2 hours and 27 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 160 kilometres.

When are tickets between Birmingham and Castle Cary available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Birmingham and Castle Cary can be purchased 5 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Maximising your travels to Castle Cary

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Castle Cary.