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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Chard is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Chard is to drive which takes 3h and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Maidstone and Chard?

No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Chard. However, there are services departing from King Street and arriving at Tapstone Road via London Victoria, Bus Station and Taunton Town Centre Stop I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Maidstone and Chard?

No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Chard. However, there are services departing from Maidstone East and arriving at Axminster via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Chard?

The distance between Maidstone and Chard is 205 miles. The road distance is 175.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maidstone to Chard without a car is to train and line 30 bus which takes 4h 58m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Maidstone to Chard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Chard bus from?

Maidstone to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, depart from King Street station.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Chard train from?

Maidstone to Chard train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.

Train or bus from Maidstone to Chard?

The best way to get from Maidstone to Chard is to bus which takes 7h 37m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £150 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Maidstone to Chard bus arrive?

Maidstone to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Maidstone to Chard train arrive?

Maidstone to Chard train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Waterloo East station.

Can I drive from Maidstone to Chard?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Chard is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Maidstone to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1675+ hotels available in Chard.

Maidstone 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 Maidstone to Chard by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 30 bus
best
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain
3. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Essex Closebus 30
4h 58m
£80–154
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from King Street to London Victoriabus 814
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 504 / ...
7h 37m
£32–58
Drive 174.4 mi
1. Drive from Maidstone to Chardcar 174.4 mi
3h
£43–62
Train
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Waterloo Easttrain Ramsgate - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 45m
£71–147

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Distance: 203.5 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a bus from King Street to Tapstone Road via London Victoria, Bus Station, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Maidstone East to Essex Close via London Waterloo East, London Waterloo, Axminster, and Rail Station in around 5h 45m.

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