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How to get fromChard to Northamptonby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chard to Northampton by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Essex Close to Taunton Town Centre Kbus bus 30
    2. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain train
    5h 13m
    £73–136

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from County Hall to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 504 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Northampton Town Centrebus bus Uk905 / ...
    7h 54m
    £31–50

  3. Drive  160.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chard to Northamptoncar car 160.9 mi
    2h 55m
    £41–58

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Axminster to London Waterlootrain train Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Northamptontrain train London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
    5h 39m
    £73–170

  5. Bus, train, line 200 bus

    1. Take the bus from Essex Close to Taunton Town Centre Kbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop H to Taunton Rail Stationbus bus 1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Taunton to Oxfordtrain train
    4. Take the train from Oxford to Banburytrain train
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 200
    6. Take the bus from Bus Station to Northampton Bus Interchangebus bus D2 / ...
    7h 58m
    £69–126

Chard to Northampton by bus and train

Calendar125Weekly Services
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 202 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Essex Close to Northampton Town Centre via Taunton Town Centre K, County Hall, and London Heathrow Airport in around 7h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essex Close to Northampton via Rail Station, Axminster, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 5h 39m.

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