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

The cheapest way to get from Chard to Stroud is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chard to Stroud is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Chard and Stroud?

No, there is no direct bus from Chard to Stroud. However, there are services departing from Essex Close and arriving at Health Centre via County Hall, Golden Valley Hotel and Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Chard and Stroud?

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 25m.

How far is it from Chard to Stroud?

The distance between Chard and Stroud is 127 miles. The road distance is 84.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chard to Stroud without a car is to line 30 bus and train which takes 4h 16m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Chard to Stroud, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chard to Stroud bus from?

Chard to Stroud bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Essex Close station.

Where do I catch the Chard to Stroud train from?

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

Train or bus from Chard to Stroud?

The best way to get from Chard to Stroud is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can line 30 bus and bus and line 63 bus, which costs and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Chard to Stroud bus arrive?

Chard to Stroud bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Waterstones station.

Where does the Chard to Stroud train arrive?

Chard to Stroud train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Chard to Stroud?

Yes, the driving distance between Chard to Stroud is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Chard to Stroud.

Where can I stay near Stroud?

There are 1792+ hotels available in Stroud.

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

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Line 30 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Essex Close to Waterstonesbus 30
2. Take the train from Taunton to Cheltenham Spatrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 16m
Drive 84.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chard to Stroudcar 84.4 mi
1h 35m
£21–30
Line 30 bus, train via Bristol
1. Take the bus from Essex Close to Waterstonesbus 30
2. Take the train from Taunton to Filton Abbey Woodtrain
3. Take the train from Filton Abbey Wood to Gloucestertrain
5h 36m
Train
1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cheltenham Spatrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 25m
£79–132
Line 30 bus, bus, line 63 bus
1. Take the bus from Essex Close to Waterstonesbus 30
2. Take the bus from County Hall to Arle Court Transport Hubbus 105
3. Take the bus from Golden Valley Hotel to Transport Hubbus 94 / ...
4. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Health Centrebus 63 / ...
6h 25m

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Distance: 126.2 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Essex Close to Stroud (Glos) via Rail Station, Axminster, Exeter St Davids, and Cheltenham Spa in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essex Close to Health Centre via Waterstones, County Hall, Arle Court Transport Hub, Golden Valley Hotel, and Transport Hub in around 6h 25m.

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