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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Chard is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 8h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Chard is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Chard?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Chard. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Tapstone Road via Bus Station, Bus Station and Taunton Town Centre Stop I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Chard?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Chard. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Taunton via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Manchester to Chard?

The distance between Manchester and Chard is 237 miles. The road distance is 218.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Chard without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 50m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Manchester to Chard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Chard bus from?

Manchester to Chard bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Chard train from?

Manchester to Chard train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Chard?

The best way to get from Manchester to Chard is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 50m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 8h 28m.

Where does the Manchester to Chard bus arrive?

Manchester to Chard bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Chard train arrive?

Manchester to Chard train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Chard?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Chard is 219 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Manchester to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1701+ hotels available in Chard.

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 50m
£102–167
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 374
8h 28m
£23–40
Drive 217.5 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Chardcar 217.5 mi
3h 50m
£53–77
Fly to Exeter, train, line 30 bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter Central to Axminstertrain
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Essex Closebus
4h 57m
£94–227
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Tauntontrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
6h 50m
£96–172
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 105 / ...
9h 2m
£45–109
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Axminstertrain
6h 30m
£106–271

Manchester to Chard by train and bus

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Distance: 235.2 mi
Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Tapstone Road via Birmingham New Street, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Tapstone Road via Bristol Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 8h 28m.

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