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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Chard is to train and bus via Bristol which costs £35 - £60 and takes 6h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Chard is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £40 - £65.

How far is it from Derby to Chard?

The distance between Derby and Chard is 196 miles. The road distance is 178.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Chard without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 13m and costs £80 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Derby to Chard, including transfers.

Can I drive from Derby to Chard?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Chard is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Derby to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1694+ hotels available in Chard.

Derby to Chard - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Derby to Chard by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Tapstone Roadbus 30
4h 13m
£81–122
Train, bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
3. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Blackbrook BP Garagebus Fal
6h 37m
£36–59
Drive 177.3 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Chardcar 177.3 mi
3h 10m
£45–64

Derby to Chard by train and bus

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4h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 194.9 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Derby to Chard. However, you can take the train to Taunton, walk to Taunton Rail Station, take the bus to Taunton Town Centre Stop H, walk to Taunton Town Centre Stop I, then take the bus to Tapstone Road. Alternatively, you can take a train from Derby to Essex Close via Birmingham New Street, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, Cabot Circus, and Blackbrook BP Garage in around 6h 37m.

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