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

The cheapest way to get from Melksham to Chard is to bus which costs £6 - £14 and takes 6h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melksham to Chard is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Melksham and Chard?

No, there is no direct bus from Melksham to Chard. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Tapstone Road via Grand Parade, Bus Station, Bus Station and Taunton Town Centre Stop I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

How far is it from Melksham to Chard?

The distance between Melksham and Chard is 77 miles. The road distance is 59.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Melksham to Chard without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 16m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Melksham to Chard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melksham to Chard bus from?

Melksham to Chard bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Melksham to Chard bus arrive?

Melksham to Chard bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Melksham to Chard?

Yes, the driving distance between Melksham to Chard is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Melksham to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1726+ hotels available in Chard.

Melksham to Chard - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 30 bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Tauntontrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Tapstone Roadbus 30
3h 16m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 174 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 374
6h 10m
£7–14
Train, line 30 bus
1. Take the train from Melksham to Westbury (Wilts)train
2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Salisburytrain
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Axminstertrain
4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Essex Closebus 30
4h 1m
Drive 59.1 mi
1. Drive from Melksham to Chardcar 59.1 mi
1h 16m
£15–21
Line 272 bus, train, line 30 bus
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Grand Paradebus 272 / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
3. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Essex Closebus 30
3h 28m

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Distance: 76.3 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Melksham, Wiltshire, England and Chard, England?

You can take a bus from Market Place to Tapstone Road via Grand Parade, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 6h 10m.

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