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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Axminster to London WaterlootrainExeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to ColchestertrainLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    5h 5m
    £44–148

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Boden Street to Bus Stationbus96 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Hammersmith Bus StationbusSf2
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
    6h 1m

  3. Drive 199.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chard to Colchestercar199.3 mi
    4h
    £51–73

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)planeBRS - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
    7h 29m
    £249–491

  5. Train to Exeter, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)planeEXT - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
    4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
    7h 50m
    £138–362

Chard to Colchester by bus, train, and subway

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 5m.

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