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

The cheapest way to get from Chard to Gillingham is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chard to Gillingham is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Chard and Gillingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Chard to Gillingham station. However, there are services departing from Essex Close and arriving at Waterfront Bus Station via County Hall, London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

How far is it from Chard to Gillingham?

The distance between Chard and Gillingham is 189 miles. The road distance is 182.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chard to Gillingham without a car is to train via Woking which takes 5h 37m and costs £70 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Chard to Gillingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chard to Gillingham bus from?

Chard to Gillingham bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Essex Close station.

Train or bus from Chard to Gillingham?

The best way to get from Chard to Gillingham is to train via Woking which takes 5h 37m and costs £70 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus and line 022 bus and line 700 bus, which costs and takes 9h 12m.

Where does the Chard to Gillingham bus arrive?

Chard to Gillingham bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Market House station.

Can I drive from Chard to Gillingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Chard to Gillingham is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Chard to Gillingham.

Where can I stay near Gillingham?

There are 232+ hotels available in Gillingham.

Chard to Gillingham - 6 ways to travel via train, line 96 bus, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Chard to Gillingham by train, bus, 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.

Train via Woking
best
1. Take the train from Axminster to Wokingtrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gillingham (Kent)train London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
5h 37m
£71–173
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Axminster to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gillingham (Kent)train Luton - Rainham / ...
5h 39m
£34–137
Line 96 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Boden Street to Bus Stationbus 96 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Hammersmith Bus Stationbus Sf2
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Gillingham (Kent)train
6h 46m
Drive 181 mi
1. Drive from Chard to Gillinghamcar 181 mi
3h 9m
£44–63
Train via Basingstoke
1. Take the train from Axminster to Basingstoketrain
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Gillingham (Kent)train
5h 45m
£52–133
Bus, line 022 bus, line 700 bus
1. Take the bus from Essex Close to Market Housebus 30
2. Take the bus from County Hall to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 404 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 022
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Waterfront Bus Stationbus 700
9h 12m

Chard to Gillingham by bus and train

112Weekly Services

5h 37mAverage Duration

£71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 188.3 mi
Duration: 5h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Essex Close to Gillingham (Kent) via Rail Station, Axminster, Woking, Clapham Junction, and London Victoria in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essex Close to Waterfront Bus Station via Market House, County Hall, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 9h 12m.

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