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

The cheapest way to get from Chard to Reading is to bus which costs £17 - £27 and takes 4h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chard to Reading is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Chard and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Chard to Reading. However, there are services departing from Essex Close and arriving at Bridge Street via Taunton BP Garage and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Chard and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Chard to Reading. However, there are services departing from Axminster and arriving at Reading via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Chard to Reading?

The distance between Chard and Reading is 126 miles. The road distance is 107.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chard to Reading without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 49m and costs £45 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Chard to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chard to Reading bus from?

Chard to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Taunton BP Garage station.

Where do I catch the Chard to Reading train from?

Chard to Reading train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.

Train or bus from Chard to Reading?

The best way to get from Chard to Reading is to bus which takes 4h 51m and costs £17 - £27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 3h 51m.

Where does the Chard to Reading bus arrive?

Chard to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Reading station.

Where does the Chard to Reading train arrive?

Chard to Reading train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Basingstoke station.

Can I drive from Chard to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Chard to Reading is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Chard to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1487+ hotels available in Reading.

Chard to Reading - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Essex Close to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 30
2. Take the train from Taunton to Readingtrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2h 49m
£49–91
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Taunton BP Garage to Readingbus Uk049 / ...
4h 51m
£17–26
Drive 106.8 mi
1. Drive from Chard to Readingcar 106.8 mi
2h 8m
£27–39
Train
1. Take the train from Axminster to Basingstoketrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
3h 51m
£42–90

Chard to Reading by bus and train

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Distance: 125.1 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Taunton BP Garage to Reading twice daily. Tickets cost £13–21 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, South Western Railway operates a train from Axminster to Basingstoke every 2 hours. Tickets cost £35–75 and the journey takes 1h 49m.

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