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

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

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 Shudehill Interchange and arriving at East Street Tescos via Bus Station and The Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

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 39m and costs £35 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m 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 Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Shudehill Interchange 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 39m and costs £35 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 52m.

Where does the Manchester to Chard bus arrive?

Manchester to Chard bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Bus 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 1528+ hotels available in Chard.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 39m
£37–171
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to County Hallbus 101
7h 52m
Drive 217.5 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Chardcar 217.5 mi
3h 50m
£54–77
Fly, 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
5h 5m
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
7h 23m
£72–162

Manchester to Chard by train and bus

144Weekly Services

5h 39mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 235.5 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to The Guildhall via Birmingham New Street, Taunton, Taunton Station, Town Centre H, and The Parade in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to East Street Tescos via Bus Station, County Hall, and The Parade in around 7h 52m.

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