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

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There are 4 ways to get from Chard to Colchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Axminster to London Waterlootrain train Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    5h 7m
    £89–196

  2. Drive 199.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chard to Colchestercar car 199.3 mi
    4h 2m
    £49–71

  3. Line 30 bus, bus, train, line 351 bus

    1. Take the bus from Essex Close to Waterstonesbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop H to Taunton Stationbus bus 1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Taunton to London Paddingtontrain train
    4. Take the train from London Paddington to Brentwoodtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Brentwood station to Bus Stationbus bus 351
    6. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus bus 371 / ...
    7h 32m

  4. Line 30 bus, train, fly

    1. Take the bus from Essex Close to Waterstonesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Taunton to Worletrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane BRS - STN
    4. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain train
    8h 21m

Chard to Colchester by bus, train, and subway

Calendar118Weekly Services
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chard, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a bus from St. Mary's Church to Colchester via Rail Station, Axminster, London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 5h 7m.

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