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

The cheapest way to get from Chard to Manchester is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chard to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Chard and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Chard to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Essex Close and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via County Hall and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.

How far is it from Chard to Manchester?

The distance between Chard and Manchester is 236 miles. The road distance is 218.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chard to Manchester without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 41m and costs £95 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Chard to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chard to Manchester bus from?

Chard to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from County Hall station.

Train or bus from Chard to Manchester?

The best way to get from Chard to Manchester is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 41m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 31m.

Where does the Chard to Manchester bus arrive?

Chard to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Chard to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Chard to Manchester is 219 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Chard to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3621+ hotels available in Manchester.

Chard to Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 30 bus

There are 8 ways to get from Chard to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 41m
£100–156
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
8h 31m
£41–105
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk076 / ...
8h 3m
£77–110
Drive 217.5 mi
1. Drive from Chard to Manchestercar 217.5 mi
3h 51m
£54–78
Line 30 bus, train to Exeter, fly
1. Take the bus from Essex Close to Rail Stationbus
2. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
5h 12m
Train
1. Take the train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
7h 54m
£92–169
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Axminster to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
6h 28m
£102–306
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
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 Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
6h 9m
£104–229

Chard to Manchester by bus and train

119Weekly Services

5h 41mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Chard to Manchester.

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Distance: 234.4 mi
Duration: 5h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Essex Close to Manchester Piccadilly via Waterstones, Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essex Close to Manchester Central Coach Station via Taunton Town Centre K, County Hall, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 31m.

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