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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Chard is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 4h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Chard is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Chard?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Chard. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at East Street Tescos via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station and The Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.

How far is it from Colchester to Chard?

The distance between Colchester and Chard is 219 miles. The road distance is 199.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Chard without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 45m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Colchester to Chard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Chard bus from?

Colchester to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Chard?

The best way to get from Colchester to Chard is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs £40 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £130 and takes 8h 44m.

Where does the Colchester to Chard bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Chard?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Chard is 200 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Colchester to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1528+ hotels available in Chard.

Colchester to Chard - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, line 96 bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Colchester 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 Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain
3. Take the bus from The Parade to East Street Tescosbus 30
4h 45m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 33m
£43–163
Train, bus, line 96 bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Sf2
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Boden Streetbus 96 / ...
7h 34m
Drive 198.6 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Chardcar 198.6 mi
4h 5m
£49–71
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane STN - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
8h 8m
£59–182
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 504 / ...
8h 44m
£58–123
Train to London City Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LCY - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
8h 5m
£66–371

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

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5h 21mAverage Duration

£48Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colchester to Chard.

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Distance: 217.6 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Essex Close via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Axminster, and Rail Station in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to East Street Tescos via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and The Parade in around 8h 44m.

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