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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train Rugby - Preston / ...
    6h 56m
    £44–205

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 106 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus bus 121 / ...
    10h 29m
    £30–80

  3. Drive 255.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chard to Blackpoolcar car 255.2 mi
    4h 27m
    £62–89

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    6h 34m
    £86–295

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain train
    7h 53m
    £44–194

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain train
    9h 40m
    £79–174

Chard to Blackpool by bus and train

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration6h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chard, England and Blackpool, England?

You can take a bus from Essex Close to Blackpool North via Waterstones, Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, Birmingham New Street, and Preston in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essex Close to National Express Coach Facility via Taunton Town Centre K, County Hall, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 29m.

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