London Paddington to Castle Cary Trains From £17.00*

Travel direct from London Paddington to Castle Cary by train with Great Western Railway. Spanning 170 km (105 miles), the fastest train arrives in Castle Cary station in just 1 hr 20 min, although the journey typically takes 1 hr 40 min.

Passing through the rolling hills of the West Country, this train journey offers scenic views of the English countryside before dropping you off in this quaint South-Somerset town. Take the 07:02 morning train to make the most out of Castle Cary’s Tuesday street market.

This route is offered by Great Western Railway, a train operator linking London with England’s southwest, west and West Midlands, as well as much of Wales. Top destinations with GWR include Bath, Exeter, Plymouth and Cornwall.

Departing from London Paddington

As implied by its name, Paddington station is located in the Paddington area of London, with its main entrance at street level located on Praed Street. It can also be accessed from the London Underground and the canal footpath.

With 14 platforms, Paddington offers train services to and from the West Country and South Wales, with destinations including Reading, Oxford, Bristol and Cardiff. Paddington is connected to the London Underground and the Elizabeth line, and is also served by Great Western railway and Heathrow Express for transport to Heathrow Airport.

Main stops

The direct Paddington–Castle Cary train route stops at Reading, Newbury, Hungerford, Pewsey and Westbury, with variations depending on train route and operator.

Arriving at Castle Cary

The train from London to Castle Cary arrives at Castle Cary railway station, about a mile north of the town itself. Stretch your legs with the 27-minute walk to the town centre via the village of Ansford. A taxi rank and bus stop are also available if you’d rather save your energy.

In addition to being on the London to Exeter St Davids line, Castle Cary station is also served by the Reading–Taunton and Bristol–Weymouth (aka the Heart of Wessex) lines. Destinations from Castle Cary include London, Bristol and Weymouth, with connections to other locations like Exeter, Plymouth and Penzance.

If you’re a bit of a festival-head, you’ll be interested to know that Castle Cary is the closest station to the Glastonbury Festival site, about 13 km (8 miles) away. Additional services operate during the festival period and buses run from the station to the festival site, so you can relax on your travels and save your energy for the big weekend.

Great Western Railway train classes

Below are the train classes you can find on Great Western Railway trains from London Paddington to Castle Cary:

• Standard Class: Comfortable seating and free Wi-Fi. Access to sockets for your devices and tables are also provided.
• First Class: Travelling from London to Castle Cary in First Class offers more spacious and comfortable seating, large tables, and premium dining options. You can also avail of access to First-Class lounges at London Paddington station.

Great Western Railway train travel advice

Read our travel information below to answer any questions you may have before your journey from London to Castle Cary.

• Luggage: Up to 3 pieces of luggage. Stowing space under seats and overhead. Limited luggage rack space for large suitcases. No oversized luggage.
• Bicycles: Bike reservations required on departures from Paddington between 16:00 and 19:00, and arrivals between 07:30 and 09:30, though recommended on all trips. No restrictions for folding bikes (max. 20-inch wheel). No e-scooters.
• Children: Prams must be folded and stored in luggage racks with brakes applied. Baby changing facilities available. Family Tickets offer savings for up to 2 adults and 4 children.
• Pets: Up to 2 dogs, cats or other small animals travel free. Must be on a lead or in a carrier and should not take up passenger space. Only assistance dogs permitted in Pullman dining car. Dogs on leads allowed in lounges when travelling First Class.
• Passenger Assist: Special assistance for passengers with extra needs includes support in arranging travel and navigating station and trains.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.