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How to get fromChard to Chesterby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Chard to Chester by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Essex Close to Taunton Town Centre Kbus bus 30
    2. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain train
    5h 39m
    £81–153

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 105 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 830
    9h 4m
    £36–63

  3. Drive  193.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chard to Chestercar car 193.8 mi
    4h 3m
    £48–70

  4. Bus, train, fly

    1. Take the bus from Essex Close to Taunton Town Centre Kbus bus
    2. Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BRS - LPL
    4. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain train
    7h 56m
    £82–199

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)train train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    7h 51m
    £80–136

Chard to Chester by bus and train

Calendar125Weekly Services
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

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, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essex Close to Chester via Taunton Town Centre K, Taunton Town Centre Stop H, Taunton Rail Station, Taunton, and Newport (S Wales) in around 7h 51m.

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