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

The cheapest way to get from Chard to Chester is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 9h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chard to Chester is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Chard and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Chard to Chester. However, there are services departing from Essex Close and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via County Hall, Lordswood Road and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Chard and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Chard to Chester. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Chester via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

How far is it from Chard to Chester?

The distance between Chard and Chester is 227 miles. The road distance is 195 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chard to Chester without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 37m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Chard to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chard to Chester bus from?

Chard to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from County Hall station.

Where do I catch the Chard to Chester train from?

Chard to Chester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Taunton station.

Train or bus from Chard to Chester?

The best way to get from Chard to Chester is to bus which takes 9h 20m and costs £30 - £75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £85 - £160 and takes 7h 49m.

Where does the Chard to Chester bus arrive?

Chard to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Road station.

Where does the Chard to Chester train arrive?

Chard to Chester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.

Can I drive from Chard to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Chard to Chester is 195 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Chard to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1104+ hotels available in Chester.

Chard to Chester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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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 Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain
5h 37m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from County Hall to Lordswood Roadbus 105 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
9h 20m
£34–75
Drive 193.8 mi
1. Drive from Chard to Chestercar 193.8 mi
4h 3m
£48–70
Bus, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Essex Close to Taunton Town Centre Kbus
2. Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
4. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain
7h 49m
Train
1. Take the train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
7h 49m
£88–157
Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 38m
£109–226

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL) flights

20Weekly Planes

3h 45mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 225.9 mi
Duration: 5h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Essex Close to Chester Bus Interchange via Taunton Town Centre K, County Hall, Lordswood Road, and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 9h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essex Close to Chester via Waterstones, Taunton Town Centre Stop H, Taunton Rail Station, Taunton, and Newport (S Wales) in around 7h 49m.

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