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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Chard is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 3h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Chard is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Chard?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Chard. However, there are services departing from Bouverie Road West and arriving at East Street Tescos via Elephant & Castle Station, Trafalgar Square, Hammersmith Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Chard?

The distance between Folkestone and Chard is 236 miles. The road distance is 207.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Chard without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Folkestone to Chard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Chard bus from?

Folkestone to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bouverie Road West station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Chard?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Chard is to bus which takes 9h 40m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via London, which costs £50 - £160 and takes 6h 3m.

Where does the Folkestone to Chard bus arrive?

Folkestone to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.

Can I drive from Folkestone to Chard?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Chard is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Folkestone to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1529+ hotels available in Chard.

Folkestone to Chard - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Folkestone 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Taunton
3. Take the bus from The Parade to The Guildhall30
4h 53m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Waterloo EastRamsgate - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to AxminsterLondon Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
6h 25m
£42–161
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road007
2. Take the bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Bus StationSf2
9h 40m
Drive 206.2 mi
1. Drive from Folkestone to Chard206.2 mi
3h 27m
£51–73
Train via London
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras IntlRamsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to AxminsterLondon Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
6h 3m
£52–155

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Folkestone to Chard.

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Distance: 234.5 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to East Street Tescos via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road, Elephant & Castle Station, Trafalgar Square, Hammersmith Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Folkestone Central to Essex Close via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Axminster, and Rail Station in around 6h 3m.

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