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 - £55 and takes 9h 17m.

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 37m and costs £40 - £65.

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, Cabot Circus and Blackbrook BP Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.

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 22m.

How far is it from Basildon to Chard?

The distance between Basildon and Chard is 196 miles. The road distance is 171.4 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 line 30 bus which takes 5h 6m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m 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.

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 17m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £140 and takes 5h 22m.

Where does the Basildon to Chard bus arrive?

Basildon to Chard bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Coach 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 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Basildon to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1694+ hotels available in Chard.

Basildon to Chard - 5 ways to travel via train, line 30 bus, bus, car

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

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Train, line 30 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 Essex Closebus 30
5h 6m
£80–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 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 200 / ...
4. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Blackbrook BP Garagebus Fal
9h 17m
£32–53
Drive 170.4 mi
1. Drive from Basildon to Chardcar 170.4 mi
3h 37m
£43–62
Fly, bus
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LCY - BRS
2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Blackbrook BP Garagebus
7h 8m
£264–444
Train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 22m
£64–139

Basildon to Chard by bus and train

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Distance: 195.1 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Essex Close via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, Cabot Circus, and Blackbrook BP Garage in around 9h 17m. Alternatively, South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Axminster every 3 hours. Tickets cost £50–120 and the journey takes 2h 44m.

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