There are 5 ways to get from Chard to Stroud by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Essex Close to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 30
- Take the train from Taunton to Cheltenham Spatrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 18m£46–80Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Cabot Circusbus Fal
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Transport Hubbus 100
5h 27m£12–20Drive 84.4 mi
- Drive from Chard to Stroudcar 84.4 mi
1h 35m£21–31Train
- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cheltenham Spatrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 40m£69–118Line 96 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Boden Street to Bus Stationbus 96 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
7h 48m£15–20
Chard to Stroud by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chard to Stroud is to bus which costs £12 - £21 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Chard to Stroud is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Chard to Stroud. However, there are services departing from Essex Close and arriving at Health Centre via Blackbrook BP Garage, Bus Station and Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Chard to Stroud. However, there are services departing from Axminster and arriving at Stroud (Glos) via Exeter St Davids and Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Chard and Stroud is 127 miles. The road distance is 84.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chard to Stroud without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 18m and costs £45 - £85.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Chard to Stroud, including transfers.
Chard to Stroud bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Blackbrook BP Garage station.
Chard to Stroud train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
The best way to get from Chard to Stroud is to bus which takes 5h 27m and costs £12 - £21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £120 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Chard, England and Stroud, England?
You can take a bus from Essex Close to Health Centre via Ilminster Road Busway, Blackbrook BP Garage, Cabot Circus, Bus Station, and Transport Hub in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essex Close to Stroud (Glos) via Rail Station, Axminster, Exeter St Davids, and Cheltenham Spa in around 5h 40m.
Train from Taunton to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Essex Close to Taunton Town Centre K
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
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Booking & Getting There
Chard to Stroud bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Cabot Circus station.
Chard to Stroud train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chard to Stroud is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Chard to Stroud.
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