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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Chard is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Chard is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Chard?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Chard. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Tapstone Road via Heathrow Terminal 5, Bus Station and Taunton Town Centre Stop I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Chard?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Chard. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Axminster via Haywards Heath and Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

How far is it from Brighton to Chard?

The distance between Brighton and Chard is 198 miles. The road distance is 145.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Chard without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs £70 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Brighton to Chard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Chard bus from?

Brighton to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Chard train from?

Brighton to Chard train services, operated by Southern, depart from Haywards Heath station.

Train or bus from Brighton to Chard?

The best way to get from Brighton to Chard is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs £70 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 46m.

Where does the Brighton to Chard bus arrive?

Brighton to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Brighton to Chard train arrive?

Brighton to Chard train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Chard?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Chard is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Brighton to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1696+ hotels available in Chard.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Haywards Heath to Clapham Junctiontrain Littlehampton - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
6h 12m
£74–152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bus Stationbus 805
8h 46m
£37–65
Drive 144.5 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Chardcar 144.5 mi
2h 53m
£37–53
Train via Southampton
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain Brighton - Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
6h 22m
£60–118

Brighton to Chard by train and bus

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6h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 196.7 mi
Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Essex Close via Haywards Heath, Clapham Junction, Axminster, and Rail Station in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Tapstone Road via Heathrow Terminal 5, Bus Station, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 8h 46m.

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