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 £15 - £35 and takes 7h 40m.

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 - £70.

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 Essex Close via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Bristol Bus Station and Ilminster Road Busway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

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 39m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m 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 FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Train or bus from Chester to Chard?

The best way to get from Chester to Chard is to bus which takes 7h 40m and costs £15 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £160 and takes 6h 26m.

Where does the Chester to Chard bus arrive?

Chester to Chard bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway 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 1565+ hotels available in Chard.

Chester to Chard - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Chester to Chard by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 The Parade to East Street Tescosbus 30
5h 39m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Taunton BP Garagebus
7h 40m
£16–33
Drive 195.7 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Chardcar 195.7 mi
3h 59m
£47–68
Fly Liverpool to Bristol Airport, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LPL - BRS
2. Take the bus from Bristol Airport to Taunton BP Garagebus
8h 10m
£63–132
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 26m
£38–155
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 423 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Taunton BP Garagebus
7h 47m
£20–54
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter Central to Axminstertrain
6h 3m
£90–303

Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

16Weekly Planes

4h 56mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chester to Chard.

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Distance: 226.8 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Essex Close via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Bristol Bus Station, Taunton BP Garage, and Ilminster Road Busway in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chester to Essex Close via Newport (S Wales), Taunton, Taunton Station, Town Centre H, and The Parade in around 6h 26m.

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