There are 5 ways to get from Chard to Whitstable by train, bus, or car
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Train via Basingstoke
best- Take the train from Axminster to Basingstoketrain
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Take the train from London Victoria to Whitstabletrain
6h 27m£84–170Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from County Hall to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 404 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Keynes Collegebus 007 / ...
9h 31m£42–68Drive 201.1 mi
- Drive from Chard to Whitstablecar 201.1 mi
3h 24m£50–72Train
- Take the train from Axminster to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London Victoria to Whitstabletrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
6h 37m£83–178Train #2
- Take the train from Taunton to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Farringdon to Rainham (Kent)train Luton - Rainham / ...
6h 53m£97–166
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chard to Whitstable is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Chard to Whitstable is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Chard to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Essex Close and arriving at Horsebridge via County Hall, London Victoria and Keynes College. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Chard to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Axminster and arriving at Whitstable via Basingstoke, Clapham Junction and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Chard and Whitstable is 211 miles. The road distance is 202.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chard to Whitstable without a car is to train via Basingstoke which takes 6h 27m and costs £80 - £170.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Chard to Whitstable, including transfers.
Chard to Whitstable bus services, operated by National Express, depart from County Hall station.
Chard to Whitstable train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
The best way to get from Chard to Whitstable is to train via Basingstoke which takes 6h 27m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 31m.
What companies run services between Chard, England and Whitstable, England?
You can take a bus from Essex Close to Whitstable via Rail Station, Axminster, Basingstoke, Clapham Junction, and London Victoria in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essex Close to Horsebridge via Taunton Town Centre K, County Hall, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Keynes College in around 9h 31m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to Basingstoke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–110
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from London Victoria to Whitstable
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Victoria to Whitstable
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Farringdon to Rainham (Kent)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–26
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from County Hall to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Keynes College
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Chard to Whitstable bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Chard to Whitstable train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Basingstoke station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chard to Whitstable is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Chard to Whitstable.
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