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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 StreettrainPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to PrestontrainRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
    6h 49m
    £64–205

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from County Hall to Bus Stationbus106 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus121 / ...
    10h 24m
    £22–67

  3. Drive 255.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chard to Blackpoolcar255.2 mi
    4h 24m
    £64–93

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeEXT - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
    6h 37m
    £102–325

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain
    7h 52m
    £62–194

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Boden Street to Bus Stationbus96 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus376
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
    4. Take the train from Salford Crescent to Blackpool Northtrain
    10h 56m

Chard to Blackpool by bus and train

Calendar79Weekly Services
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£64Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Elder Close to Blackpool North via Market House, The Parade, Taunton Station Bridge, Taunton, Birmingham New Street, and Preston in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essex Close to National Express Coach Facility via Market House, County Hall, Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Chorlton Street Coach Station, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 10h 24m.

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