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 £30 - £60 and takes 9h 54m.

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 35m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct train between Basildon and Chard?

No, there is no direct train from Basildon to Chard. However, there are services departing from Basildon and arriving at Axminster via West Ham station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

How far is it from Basildon to Chard?

The distance between Basildon and Chard is 196 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 and bus which takes 5h 50m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m 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 National Express, depart from High Street station.

Where do I catch the Basildon to Chard train from?

Basildon to Chard train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.

Train or bus from Basildon to Chard?

The best way to get from Basildon to Chard is to bus which takes 9h 54m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £130 and takes 5h 53m.

Where does the Basildon to Chard bus arrive?

Basildon to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Way station.

Where does the Basildon to Chard train arrive?

Basildon to Chard train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Axminster station.

Can I drive from Basildon to Chard?

Yes, the driving distance between Basildon to Chard is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Basildon to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1696+ hotels available in Chard.

Basildon to Chard - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

Q: 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 Tapstone Road via High Street, Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Way, Bus Station and Taunton Town Centre Stop I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.

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There are 4 ways to get from Basildon to Chard by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Tapstone Roadbus 30
5h 50m
£74–149
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from High Street to Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Waybus W20
2. Take the bus from Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Way to Bus Stationbus W16
9h 54m
£33–59
Drive 170.6 mi
1. Drive from Basildon to Chardcar 170.6 mi
3h 35m
£43–61
Train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 53m
£64–129

Basildon to Chard by bus and train

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Distance: 194.8 mi
Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Tapstone Road via High Street, Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Way, Bus Station, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 9h 54m. Alternatively, South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Axminster every 3 hours. Tickets cost £50–110 and the journey takes 2h 42m.

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