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

The cheapest way to get from Lewes to Chard is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lewes to Chard is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Lewes and Chard?

No, there is no direct bus from Lewes to Chard. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Tapstone Road via Old Steine, Heathrow Terminal 5, Bus Station and Taunton Town Centre Stop I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Lewes and Chard?

No, there is no direct train from Lewes to Chard. However, there are services departing from Lewes and arriving at Axminster via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

How far is it from Lewes to Chard?

The distance between Lewes and Chard is 197 miles. The road distance is 153 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lewes to Chard without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Lewes to Chard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lewes to Chard bus from?

Lewes to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Old Steine station.

Where do I catch the Lewes to Chard train from?

Lewes to Chard train services, operated by Southern, depart from Lewes station.

Train or bus from Lewes to Chard?

The best way to get from Lewes to Chard is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 10h 13m.

Where does the Lewes to Chard bus arrive?

Lewes to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Lewes to Chard train arrive?

Lewes to Chard train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Lewes to Chard?

Yes, the driving distance between Lewes to Chard is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Lewes to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1695+ hotels available in Chard.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Lewes to Chard by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lewes to Clapham Junctiontrain Eastbourne - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
6h 10m
£74–148
Drive 152.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lewes to Chardcar 152.1 mi
2h 56m
£38–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bus Stationbus 805
10h 13m
£41–70
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Tauntontrain
3. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Tapstone Roadbus 30
6h 21m
£75–144
Train via Southampton
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain Brighton - Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
7h 6m
£64–128

Lewes to Chard by train and bus

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Distance: 196.1 mi
Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a train from Lewes to Essex Close via Clapham Junction, Axminster, and Rail Station in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Tapstone Road via Old Steine, Heathrow Terminal 5, Bus Station, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 10h 13m.

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