What is the cheapest way to get from Basildon to Chard?

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Chard is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 9h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basildon to Chard?

The fastest way to get from Basildon to Chard is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Basildon and Chard?

No, there is no direct bus from Basildon station to Chard. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Essex Close via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station and Taunton Town Centre Stop I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

How far is it from Basildon to Chard?

The distance between Basildon and Chard is 182 miles. The road distance is 171.6 miles.

How do I travel from Basildon to Chard without a car?

The best way to get from Basildon to Chard without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £65 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Basildon to Chard?

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Basildon to Chard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basildon to Chard bus from?

Basildon to Chard bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Basildon to Chard?

The best way to get from Basildon to Chard is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £65 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Basildon to Chard bus arrive?

Basildon to Chard bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at London Stansted Airport (STN) station.

Can I drive from Basildon to Chard?

Yes, the driving distance between Basildon to Chard is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Basildon to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1686+ hotels available in Chard.

Basildon to Chard - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 9 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Basildon to Chard by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 2m
£69–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Stansted Airport (STN)bus X10
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 504 / ...
9h 15m
£37–88
Drive 170.6 mi
1. Drive from Basildon to Chardcar 170.6 mi
3h 36m
£42–60
Fly, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LCY - BRS
2. Take the train from Worle to Tauntontrain
7h 49m
£68–285
Line 9 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Brentwood stationbus 9
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
5h 39m
£78–158

Basildon to Chard by train, subway, and bus

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Distance: 180.6 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Basildon, England and Chard, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Axminster hourly. Tickets cost £55–130 and the journey takes 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Essex Close via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 9h 15m.

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