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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Chard is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Chard is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Chard?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Chard. However, there are services departing from Bear Flat and arriving at Essex Close via Bus Station and The Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Bath to Chard?

The distance between Bath and Chard is 76 miles. The road distance is 49.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Chard without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Bath to Chard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Chard bus from?

Bath to Chard bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bear Flat station.

Train or bus from Bath to Chard?

The best way to get from Bath to Chard is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £35 - £95. Alternatively, you can line 174 bus and bus, which costs and takes 4h 49m.

Where does the Bath to Chard bus arrive?

Bath to Chard bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Bath to Chard?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Chard is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Bath to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1541+ hotels available in Chard.

Bath to Chard - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and line 174 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Bath to Chard by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to TauntonEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from The Parade to Essex Close30
2h 25m
Drive 49.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bath to Chard49.3 mi
1h 10m
£13–18
Train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to SalisburyCardiff Central - Fareham / ...
2. Take the train from Salisbury to AxminsterLondon Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
3h 48m
£39–91
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bath to Chard49.3 mi
1h 10m
£100–130
Line 174 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bear Flat to Bus Station173 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market House374
3. Take the bus from The Parade to Essex Close30
4h 49m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 76 mi
Duration: 2h 25m

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

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Essex Close via Salisbury, Axminster, and Rail Station in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bear Flat to Essex Close via Bus Station and The Parade in around 4h 49m.

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