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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Chard is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 8h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Chard is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Chard?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Chard. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Tapstone Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Taunton Town Centre Stop I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Chard?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Chard. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Taunton via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

How far is it from Chester to Chard?

The distance between Chester and Chard is 228 miles. The road distance is 196.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Chard without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 47m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Chester to Chard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Chard bus from?

Chester to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Chard train from?

Chester to Chard train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Chard?

The best way to get from Chester to Chard is to bus which takes 8h 48m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £140 and takes 6h 31m.

Where does the Chester to Chard bus arrive?

Chester to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Chester to Chard train arrive?

Chester to Chard train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.

Can I drive from Chester to Chard?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Chard is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Chester to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1683+ hotels available in Chard.

Chester to Chard - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Chester to Chard by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain
3. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Tapstone Roadbus 30
5h 47m
£80–148
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 830
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 105 / ...
8h 48m
£34–63
Drive 195.7 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Chardcar 195.7 mi
3h 59m
£49–71
Fly from Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LPL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
7h 27m
£81–199
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Tauntontrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
6h 31m
£79–134
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane MAN - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
8h 3m
£90–212

Chester to Chard by train and bus

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Distance: 226.8 mi
Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Tapstone Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 8h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chester to Tapstone Road via Newport (S Wales), Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, Taunton Town Centre Stop H, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 6h 31m.

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