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How to get fromManchester to Chardby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Chard by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Banbury / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    5h 35m
    £35–181

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk071
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Taunton BP Garagebus bus Uk078 / ...
    7h 4m
    £10–24

  3. Drive 217.5 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Chardcar car 217.5 mi
    3h 50m
    £53–76

  4. Fly, train, line 30 bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter Central to Axminstertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Essex Closebus bus
    4h 57m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Tauntontrain train Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
    6h 45m
    £46–131

  6. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 100 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Taunton BP Garagebus bus
    8h 12m
    £16–49

Manchester to Chard by train and bus

Calendar120Weekly Services
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Manchester, England and Chard, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to East Street Tescos via Birmingham New Street, Taunton, Taunton Station, Town Centre H, and The Parade in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Essex Close via Bristol Bus Station, Taunton BP Garage, and Ilminster Road Busway in around 7h 4m.

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