Castle Cary station
Station Wharf
Castle Cary
Somerset
BA7 7PE
Castle Cary Station can be found on Station Wharf in Castle Cary as shown on the map, and is operated by Great Western Railway.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Castle Cary Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Castle Cary Train Station serves as a beacon for explorers and commuters alike in the picturesque town of Castle Cary, Somerset. Steeped in history and bustling with modern-day conveniences, it stands as a crucial hub for travelers venturing near and far. From its range of facilities to essential travel links, the station ensures a seamless journey to various exciting destinations.
The station facilitates easy ticket purchases and collections with a ticket office open from 07:30 to 18:30 on weekdays, and slightly shorter hours on Saturdays. There are ticket machines on-site, including accessible options for ease of use. Even if you purchase tickets online, you can conveniently collect them directly at the station's ticket machine.
Castle Cary isn’t just practical, it’s accommodating too. Step-free access is available, albeit in parts, specifically to the Westbury-bound platform, and the station houses an induction loop to aid those with hearing difficulties. The waiting room, available until late into the evening, provides a comfortable space while you wait for your train.
Getting around from Castle Cary is straightforward with essential onward travel connections. Whether you're heading to Heathrow or planning a trip to Gatwick, convenient airport links are available through Reading and Bristol Temple Meads, respectively. For local jaunts, there’s a reliable taxi rank at the station entrance. If you’re planning a cycling adventure, you can safely store your bicycle with eight sheltered cycle stands under continuous CCTV surveillance.
And when it comes to refreshment and relaxation, a mobile coffee shop stationed at the entrance will attend to your cravings while you make your travel arrangements.
Castle Cary opens a gateway to numerous enticing destinations, offering direct travel to picturesque locales and bustling urban centers alike. With trains to London Paddington and Bath Spa, your options broaden significantly, whether for business or leisure. Excursions to Bristol Temple Meads or seaside jaunts to Weymouth are equally enticing. Castle Cary unlocks cultural, historical, and scenic riches, no matter where your adventure leads.
Whether you're traveling for pleasure, business, or perhaps a bit of both, Castle Cary Train Station is more than just a transit point—it's a starting line for new experiences and discoveries. With its comprehensive services, essential accessibility features, and wealth of travel options, it's a station that thoughtfully considers the needs of all its passengers. So why not embark on your next journey with Castle Cary as your first step? Purchase your ticket today and let the adventure unfold.
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Ticket Office Opening hours |
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Ticket machines | Yes | ||||
Collect tickets bought online | Yes Collect tickets at the ticket machine | ||||
Accessible ticket machines | Yes | ||||
Induction loop | Yes | ||||
Smartcards | |||||
Smartcards issued at this station | Yes | ||||
Smartcard validators | No |
Information available from staff | Yes - from help point | ||||||
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Customer information | DepartureScreens Announcements | ||||||
Staff help available |
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Customer help points | Yes | ||||||
Customer services notes | Please visit GWR Help & Support. Or contact our social media team @gwrhelp. | ||||||
Luggage storage | No | ||||||
Lost property | None | ||||||
CCTV at the station | Yes |
Station Accessibility | |||||||
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Step-free access | Step free access is available in parts of this station. 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 or using the barrow crossing (only when the station is staffed). | ||||||
Ticket barriers and gates | No | ||||||
Accessible ticket machines | Yes | ||||||
Induction loop | Yes | ||||||
Ramp for train access | Yes | ||||||
Accessible Toilets | No | ||||||
Waiting rooms |
In ticket hall | ||||||
Seating area | Yes | ||||||
Wheelchairs available | Yes | ||||||
Getting to and from the station | |||||||
Accessible taxis here | No | ||||||
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point | Yes Set- Down / Pick up Points are available at the station entrance. | ||||||
Accessible spaces | 5 | ||||||
Accessible car park equipment | True An accessible ticket machine is available adjacent to the platform entrance. | ||||||
Staff Help | |||||||
Staff help available |
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Customer Help Points and Meeting Point | Yes | ||||||
Helpline | We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here. |
Toilets | Yes Platform 1 |
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Accessible Toilets | No |
Baby Changing | No |
Waiting rooms |
In ticket hall | ||||||
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Seating area | Yes | ||||||
1st Class Lounge | No |
Station Car Park | |||||||||||||||
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Operator | APCOA Parking (UK) Limited | ||||||||||||||
Car Parking Availability |
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Spaces | 178 | ||||||||||||||
Accessible spaces | 5 | ||||||||||||||
Accessible car park equipment | Yes | ||||||||||||||
Car park CCTV | No | ||||||||||||||
Parking charges |
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Refreshment Facilities | Available Mobile coffee shop by station entrance |
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ATM Machine | No |
Shops | Available Mobile coffee shop by station entrance |
Currency Exchange | No |
Pay Phones | Yes |
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Public Wi-Fi | No |
Bicycle Storage | |
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Spaces | 8 Please note cycles can be carried on our trains free of charge restriction apply please pick a "cycling by train" leaflet at your local station. Platform 1 |
Type of Storage | Stands, |
Sheltered | Yes |
CCTV | Yes |
Bicycle Hire | |
Cycle Hire Information | Available No |
Station car park |
Taxi rank is available at the station entrance. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff. |
Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here |
Air Port Link, Please change at Reading for Heathrow and Gatwick links and Bristol Temple Meads for Bristol Airport. Changes at Hayes for the Heathrow connect service. |
Available No |
Arriving from | Train | Arrival Time | Platform | Status |
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from Exeter St Davids | Great Western Railway | 14:29 | 1 | On time |
from Weymouth | Great Western Railway | 14:35 | 3 | On time |
from Gloucester | Great Western Railway | 15:17 | 2 | On time |
from London Paddington | Great Western Railway | 16:11 | 2 | On time |
from Paignton | Great Western Railway | 16:28 | 1 | On time |
Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
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to London Paddington | Great Western Railway | 14:30 | 1 | On time |
to Gloucester | Great Western Railway | 14:36 | 3 | On time |
to Weymouth | Great Western Railway | 15:18 | 2 | On time |
to Plymouth | Great Western Railway | 16:12 | 2 | On time |
to London Paddington | Great Western Railway | 16:29 | 1 | On time |