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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Chard is to drive which costs £100 - £150 and takes 7h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Chard is to fly and train which takes 6h and costs £90 - £260.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Chard?

The distance between Edinburgh and Chard is 449 miles. The road distance is 421.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Chard without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 8h 18m and costs £170 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Edinburgh to Chard, including transfers.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Chard?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Chard is 421 miles. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Edinburgh to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1582+ hotels available in Chard.

Edinburgh to Chard - 9 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Chard by train, car, plane, or bus

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

Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
8h 18m
£171–303
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
6h 32m
£72–201
Drive 418.7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Chardcar 418.7 mi
7h 13m
£104–151
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
3. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to East Street Tescosbus
5h 20m
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
8h 30m
£240–340
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
4. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to East Street Tescosbus
6h 5m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter Central to Axminstertrain
6h
£94–260
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Axminstertrain
7h 6m
£126–290
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain
7h 10m
£100–186

Edinburgh to Chard by train and bus

117Weekly Services

8h 18mAverage Duration

£171Cheapest Price

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Distance: 446.7 mi
Duration: 8h 18m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Chard, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to East Street Tescos via Birmingham New Street, Taunton, Taunton Station, Taunton Town Centre Stop H, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 8h 18m.

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