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

The cheapest way to get from Chard to Gillingham is to bus and train which costs £23 - £70 and takes 7h 29m.

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 7m and costs £40 - £65.

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 which takes 5h 17m and costs £45 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m 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 South West Coaches, depart from Boden Street station.

Train or bus from Chard to Gillingham?

The best way to get from Chard to Gillingham is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs £45 - £140. Alternatively, you can line 96 bus and bus and line 700 bus, which costs and takes 8h 36m.

Where does the Chard to Gillingham bus arrive?

Chard to Gillingham bus services, operated by South West Coaches, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Chard to Gillingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Chard to Gillingham is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Chard to Gillingham.

Where can I stay near Gillingham?

There are 1506+ hotels available in Gillingham.

Chard to Gillingham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 96 bus

Q: 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 Boden Street and arriving at Waterfront Bus Station via Bus Station, Hammersmith Bus Station, Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross, Bexleyheath Clock Tower and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

There are 4 ways to get from Chard to Gillingham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Axminster to Clapham JunctionExeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gillingham (Kent)London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
5h 17m
£45–135
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from County Hall to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals404 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gillingham (Kent)London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
7h 29m
£24–68
Drive 181 mi
1. Drive from Chard to Gillingham181 mi
3h 7m
£45–64
Line 96 bus, bus, line 700 bus
1. Take the bus from Boden Street to Bus Station96 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Hammersmith Bus StationSf2
3. Take the bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Charing Cross9 / ...
4. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Bexleyheath Clock TowerN89 / ...
5. Take the bus from Bexleyheath Clock Tower to Bus Station96
6. Take the bus from Bus Station to Waterfront Bus Station700
8h 36m

Chard to Gillingham by bus and train

105Weekly Services

5h 17mAverage Duration

£45Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chard to Gillingham.

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Distance: 188.4 mi
Duration: 5h 17m

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, Clapham Junction, and London Victoria in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boden Street to Waterfront Bus Station via Bus Station, Hammersmith Bus Station, Charing Cross, Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross, Bexleyheath Clock Tower, and Bus Station in around 8h 36m.

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