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There are 9 ways to get from Chard to Edinburgh by bus, train, plane, or car

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  1. Bus, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Essex Close to Taunton Town Centre Kbus bus
    2. Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    5h 20m
    £65–169

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from County Hall to Bus Stationbus bus 105 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 21m
    £51–162

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    9h 23m
    £254–356

  4. Drive 419.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chard to Edinburghcar car 419.3 mi
    7h 14m
    £103–148

  5. Train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane EXT - EDI
    5h 57m
    £110–311

  6. Bus, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Essex Close to Taunton Town Centre Kbus bus
    2. Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    6h 8m
    £63–189

  7. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Salisburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane SOU - EDI
    7h 8m
    £117–284

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    6h 41m
    £88–228

  9. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    17h 35m
    £89–215

Chard to Edinburgh by bus and train

Calendar68Weekly Services
Duration9h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£254Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 395 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Taunton to Edinburgh Waverley every 3 hours. Tickets cost £250–350 and the journey takes 7h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essex Close to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Taunton Town Centre K, County Hall, Bristol Bus Station, and Meadowhall Interchange/B1 in around 14h 21m.

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