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

The cheapest way to get from Chard to Gillingham is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 8h 58m.

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 £45 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Chard and Gillingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Chard to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Essex Close and arriving at Jeffery Street via County Hall, Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate and Chequers Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.

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 £75 - £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 National Express, depart from County Hall 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 £75 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 8h 58m.

Where does the Chard to Gillingham bus arrive?

Chard to Gillingham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate 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 807+ hotels available in Gillingham.

Chard to Gillingham - 6 ways to travel via train, 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
£75–171
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from County Hall to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B9
2. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to King Streetbus B23
8h 58m
£38–90
Drive 181 mi
1. Drive from Chard to Gillinghamcar 181 mi
3h 9m
£45–65
Train
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 40m
£75–169
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
£76–171
Train #2
1. Take the train from Taunton to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Gillingham (Kent)train Luton - Rainham / ...
5h 50m
£83–157

Chard to Gillingham by bus and train

113Weekly Services

5h 37mAverage Duration

£75Cheapest 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 Jeffery Street via Taunton Town Centre K, County Hall, Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate, King Street, and Chequers Bus Station in around 8h 58m.

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