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

The cheapest way to get from Chard to Bath is to bus and line 174 bus which costs £6 - £12 and takes 4h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chard to Bath is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Chard and Bath?

No, there is no direct bus from Chard to Bath. However, there are services departing from Essex Close and arriving at St James's Parade via Blackbrook BP Garage and Airport Tavern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Chard to Bath?

The distance between Chard and Bath is 75 miles. The road distance is 50.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chard to Bath without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 14m and costs £26 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Chard to Bath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chard to Bath bus from?

Chard to Bath bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Essex Close station.

Where does the Chard to Bath bus arrive?

Chard to Bath bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Ilminster Road Busway station.

Can I drive from Chard to Bath?

Yes, the driving distance between Chard to Bath is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Chard to Bath.

Where can I stay near Bath?

There are 2721+ hotels available in Bath.

Chard to Bath - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 30 bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chard to Bath by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Essex Close to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 30
2. Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2h 14m
£27–50
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essex Close to Ilminster Road Buswaybus 30
2. Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Airport Tavernbus Fal
3. Take the bus from Airport Tavern to St James's Paradebus A4
3h 17m
£7–12
Line 30 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Essex Close to Rail Stationbus 30
2. Take the train from Axminster to Westbury (Wilts)train
3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Bath Spatrain
3h 18m
£29–61
Drive 50.4 mi
1. Drive from Chard to Bathcar 50.4 mi
1h 10m
£13–19
Line 96 bus, bus, line 174 bus
1. Take the bus from Boden Street to Bus Stationbus 96 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bear Flatbus 173 / ...
4h 44m
£8–14
Bus, line 174 bus
1. Take the bus from Essex Close to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 30
2. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Bus Stationbus 374
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bear Flatbus 173 / ...
4h 48m
£7–11

Chard to Bath by bus and train

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2h 14mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 74.8 mi
Duration: 2h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Essex Close to St James's Parade via Ilminster Road Busway, Blackbrook BP Garage, and Airport Tavern in around 3h 17m.

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