There are 4 ways to get from Barnstaple to Chard by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Axminstertrain Barnstaple - Axminster
2h 55m£31–54Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to County Hallbus 502 / ...
- Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Tapstone Roadbus 30
2h 55m£10–17Drive 59 mi
- Drive from Barnstaple to Chardcar 59 mi
1h 11m£15–22Train, line 30 bus
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Essex Closebus 30
3h 34m£29–55
Barnstaple to Chard by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Chard is to bus which costs £10 - £18 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Chard is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs £14 - £22.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Chard. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Tapstone Road via Taunton Town Centre Stop I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Chard. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Axminster via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Barnstaple and Chard is 76 miles. The road distance is 59.3 miles.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Chard without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs £30 - £55.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Barnstaple to Chard, including transfers.
Barnstaple to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Chard train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Chard is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £18 and takes 2h 55m.
What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Chard, England?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Barnstaple to Axminster 5 times a week. Tickets cost £28–55 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Tapstone Road via County Hall and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 2h 55m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to County Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- National Express
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Barnstaple to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at County Hall station.
Barnstaple to Chard train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Axminster station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Chard is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Barnstaple to Chard.
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