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

The cheapest way to get from Chard to Edinburgh is to bus via Leeds which costs £45 - £90 and takes 14h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chard to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 5h 46m and costs £90 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Chard and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Chard to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Essex Close and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via County Hall, Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 2m.

How far is it from Chard to Edinburgh?

The distance between Chard and Edinburgh is 549 miles. The road distance is 421.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chard to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 8h 54m and costs £170 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Chard to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chard to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Train or bus from Chard to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Chard to Edinburgh is to train which takes 8h 54m and costs £170 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 14h 2m.

Where does the Chard to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Chard to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Chard to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Chard to Edinburgh is 422 miles. It takes approximately 7h 14m to drive from Chard to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 1669+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Chard to Edinburgh - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 30 bus

There are 11 ways to get from Chard to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Axminster to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
8h 54m
£171–310
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from County Hall to Bus Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
14h 2m
£47–90
Drive 419.3 mi
1. Drive from Chard to Edinburghcar 419.3 mi
7h 14m
£104–150
Line 30 bus, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Essex Close to Waterstonesbus
2. Take the train from Taunton to Worletrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
5h 31m
Train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
9h 11m
£173–280
Train #2
1. Take the train from Taunton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
9h 52m
£240–350
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
16h 25m
£84–205
Train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
5h 46m
£94–235
Line 30 bus, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Essex Close to Waterstonesbus
2. Take the train from Taunton to Worletrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 32m
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Axminster to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
6h 59m
£116–278
Line 30 bus, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the bus from Essex Close to Waterstonesbus
2. Take the train from Taunton to Worletrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 4m

Chard to Edinburgh by bus and foot

41Weekly Services

14h 2mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chard to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 546.1 mi
Duration: 8h 54m

What companies run services between Chard, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Essex Close to Edinburgh Waverley via Rail Station, Axminster, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 8h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essex Close to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Taunton Town Centre K, County Hall, Bristol Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 14h 2m.

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