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 £40 - £60 and takes 9h 8m.

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 station to Chard. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at East Street Tescos via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Taunton Town Centre Stop I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

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 59m and costs £90 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m 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 National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach 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 59m and costs £90 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £60 and takes 9h 8m.

Where does the Manchester to Chard bus arrive?

Manchester to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach 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 1582+ hotels available in Chard.

Manchester to Chard - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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 59m
£91–284
Bus
cheapest
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 106 / ...
9h 8m
£42–57
Drive 217.5 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Chardcar 217.5 mi
3h 50m
£53–77
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 43m
£111–177

Manchester to Chard by train and bus

120Weekly Services

5h 59mAverage Duration

£91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 235.2 mi
Duration: 5h 59m

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, Taunton Town Centre Stop H, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to East Street Tescos via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 9h 8m.

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