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

The cheapest way to get from London to Chard is to bus which costs £26 - £65 and takes 5h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Chard is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between London and Chard?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Chard. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Essex Close via Bus Station and Taunton Town Centre Stop I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between London and Chard?

No, there is no direct train from London to Chard. However, there are services departing from London Waterloo and arriving at Axminster via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from London to Chard?

The distance between London and Chard is 163 miles. The road distance is 141.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Chard without a car is to train and line 30 bus which takes 2h 58m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from London to Chard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Chard bus from?

London to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Chard train from?

London to Chard train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.

Train or bus from London to Chard?

The best way to get from London to Chard is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs £26 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 3h 26m.

Where does the London to Chard bus arrive?

London to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the London to Chard train arrive?

London to Chard train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Axminster station.

Can I drive from London to Chard?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Chard is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from London to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1702+ hotels available in Chard.

London to Chard - 4 ways to travel via train, line 30 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from London to Chard by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 30 bus
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Essex Closebus 30
2h 58m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 504 / ...
5h 15m
£26–65
Drive 141.1 mi
1. Drive from London to Chardcar 141.1 mi
2h 44m
£35–51
Train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
3h 26m
£55–140

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Distance: 161.9 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

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

National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £26–65 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Axminster hourly. Tickets cost £55–140 and the journey takes 2h 42m.

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