There are 4 ways to get from Coventry to Chard by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 33m£91–144Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp2
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to County Hallbus Cp5
7h 40m£35–56Bus, train
- Take the bus from Belgrade Theatre to Bullringbus X1
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 27mDrive 142.1 mi
- Drive from Coventry to Chardcar 142.1 mi
2h 39m£36–52
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Coventry to Chard is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Coventry to Chard is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Coventry station to Chard. However, there are services departing from Pool Meadow Bus Station and arriving at Tapstone Road via Sophia Gardens and Taunton Town Centre Stop I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Coventry to Chard. However, there are services departing from Coventry and arriving at Taunton via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Coventry and Chard is 168 miles. The road distance is 143 miles.
The best way to get from Coventry to Chard without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £90 - £150.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Coventry to Chard, including transfers.
Coventry to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Pool Meadow Bus Station.
Coventry to Chard train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Coventry to Chard is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 40m.
What companies run services between Coventry, England and Chard, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Taunton hourly. Tickets cost £55–90 and the journey takes 2h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Tapstone Road via Sophia Gardens, County Hall, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 7h 40m.
Train from Birmingham New Street to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- travelcare@nationalexpress.com
- Website
- National Express Coventry
Bus from Belgrade Theatre to Bullring
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- National Express Coventry
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to County Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Coventry to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Coventry to Chard train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Taunton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coventry to Chard is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Coventry to Chard.
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