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Castle Cary to Crystal Palace by train

First train

06:41

Last train

22:42

Departure station

Castle Cary

Arrival station

Crystal Palace

Journey time

From 2h 43m

Distance

108 miles (174 km)

Frequency

7 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

CrossCountry, London Overground, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Thameslink, Southern

Taking the train from Castle Cary to Crystal Palace in 2 hours 43 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Castle Cary to Crystal Palace? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 4 hours 22 minutes to travel the 108 miles (174 km) from Castle Cary to Crystal Palace by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 43 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 7 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or Thameslink to Crystal Palace. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.

Book train tickets from Castle Cary to Crystal Palace in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Crystal Palace by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

FAQs about the train journey from Castle Cary to Crystal Palace

Want to know more about your journey from Castle Cary to Crystal Palace? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do you get to Crystal Palace from Castle Cary?

To travel to Crystal Palace from Castle Cary, you can take the train - on average, the journey takes around 4 hours and 22 minutes, though the fastest trains can take 2 hours and 43 minutes. Use our Journey Planner to get more information.

How long is the train ride from Castle Cary to Crystal Palace?

Trains from Castle Cary to Crystal Palace take an average of 4 hours and 22 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 2 hours and 43 minutes. You'll usually find 7 trains per day on this route, so use our Journey Planner to check specific dates as times may vary.

What is the quickest journey time between Castle Cary and Crystal Palace by train?

The quickest journey time between Castle Cary and Crystal Palace by train is 2 hours and 43 minutes.

Are there direct trains from Castle Cary to Crystal Palace?

No, there are no direct trains running from Castle Cary to Crystal Palace, you’ll usually need to make at least 1 change during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Castle Cary to Crystal Palace

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Consider a Season Ticket

If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Castle Cary to Crystal Palace is right for you.

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For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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