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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Chard is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Chard is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Chard?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Chard. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Tapstone Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station and Taunton Town Centre Stop I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Chard?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to Chard. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Axminster via West Hampstead station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Luton to Chard?

The distance between Luton and Chard is 198 miles. The road distance is 160.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Chard without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 28m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Luton to Chard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Chard bus from?

Luton to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Luton Station Interchange.

Where do I catch the Luton to Chard train from?

Luton to Chard train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.

Train or bus from Luton to Chard?

The best way to get from Luton to Chard is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £140 and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Luton to Chard bus arrive?

Luton to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Luton to Chard train arrive?

Luton to Chard train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at West Hampstead Thameslink station.

Can I drive from Luton to Chard?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Chard is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Luton to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1692+ hotels available in Chard.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Luton to Farringdontrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain
3. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Tapstone Roadbus 30
4h 28m
£82–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 504 / ...
6h 40m
£30–53
Drive 159.5 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Chardcar 159.5 mi
2h 46m
£40–58
Train
1. Take the train from Luton to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 23m
£70–135
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 31m
£78–150

Luton to Chard by train and bus

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4h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 196.4 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Tapstone Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Luton to Essex Close via West Hampstead Thameslink, West Hampstead station, Waterloo station, London Waterloo, Axminster, and Rail Station in around 5h 23m.

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