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

The cheapest way to get from Chard to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £60 - £140 and takes 14h 51m.

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 56m and costs £90 - £260.

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, Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 51m.

How far is it from Chard to Edinburgh?

The distance between Chard and Edinburgh is 397 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 via Wolverhampton which takes 9h 1m and costs £170 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m 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 via Wolverhampton which takes 9h 1m and costs £170 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £140 and takes 14h 51m.

Where does the Chard to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Chard to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach 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 2557+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

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

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

Line 30 bus, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Essex Close to Waterstonesbus
2. Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
5h 19m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
14h 51m
£62–140
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 1m
£173–276
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
13h 44m
Drive 419.3 mi
1. Drive from Chard to Edinburghcar 419.3 mi
7h 14m
£105–151
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 Bristol Temple Meadstrain
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 9m
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 49m
£126–291
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 56m
£94–260
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
6h 53m
£104–187
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 39m
£71–201
Train
1. Take the train from Taunton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
9h 56m
£240–340

Chard to Edinburgh by bus and train

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9h 1mAverage Duration

£173Cheapest Price

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Distance: 395.1 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Essex Close to Edinburgh Waverley via Waterstones, Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, Birmingham New Street, and Wolverhampton in around 9h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essex Close to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Waterstones, County Hall, Birmingham Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 14h 51m.

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