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

The cheapest way to get from Chard to Colchester is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 4h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chard to Colchester is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Chard and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Chard to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Essex Close and arriving at Coach Stop via County Hall, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.

How far is it from Chard to Colchester?

The distance between Chard and Colchester is 210 miles. The road distance is 200.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chard to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs £80 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Chard to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chard to Colchester bus from?

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

Train or bus from Chard to Colchester?

The best way to get from Chard to Colchester is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs £80 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £80 and takes 8h 44m.

Where does the Chard to Colchester bus arrive?

Chard to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Chard to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Chard to Colchester is 200 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Chard to Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 995+ hotels available in Colchester.

Chard to Colchester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 351 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Axminster to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
5h 8m
£83–174
Drive 199.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chard to Colchestercar 199.3 mi
4h 2m
£49–71
Bus, train, line 351 bus
1. Take the bus from Essex Close to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 30
2. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop H to Taunton Stationbus 1 / ...
3. Take the train from Taunton to London Paddingtontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Brentwoodtrain
5. Take the bus from Brentwood station to Bus Stationbus 351
6. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus 371 / ...
7h 28m
Bus
1. Take the bus from County Hall to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 504 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
8h 44m
£55–77

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chard to Colchester.

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Distance: 209.1 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Essex Close to Colchester via Rail Station, Axminster, London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essex Close to Coach Stop via Taunton Town Centre K, County Hall, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Coach Station in around 8h 44m.

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