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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Chard is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 2h 58m.

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 2h 58m 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 Boden Street via Sloane Square, Hammersmith Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Chard?

The distance between Maidstone and Chard is 202 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 bus which takes 5h 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m 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.

Train or bus from Maidstone to Chard?

The best way to get from Maidstone to Chard is to bus and line 96 bus which takes 7h 46m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £170 and takes 5h 38m.

Where does the Maidstone to Chard bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Maidstone to Chard?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Chard is 175 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Maidstone to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1545+ hotels available in Chard.

Maidstone to Chard - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 96 bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoria
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Taunton
3. Take the bus from The Parade to East Street Tescos99
5h 10m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Waterloo EastMaidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to AxminsterLondon Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 38m
£40–163
Bus, line 96 bus
1. Take the bus from King Street to London Victoria814
2. Take the bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Bus StationSf2
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Boden Street96 / ...
7h 46m
Drive 174.3 mi
1. Drive from Maidstone to Chard174.3 mi
2h 58m
£43–63

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Distance: 200.5 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a bus from King Street to Boden Street via London Victoria, Sloane Square, Hammersmith Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 46m. 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 38m.

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