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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Chard is to bus which costs £25 - £35 and takes 7h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Chard is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Chard?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Chard. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at East Street Tescos via Taunton Town Centre Stop I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

How far is it from Penzance to Chard?

The distance between Penzance and Chard is 182 miles. The road distance is 139.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Chard without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £70 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Penzance to Chard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Chard bus from?

Penzance to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Penzance to Chard?

The best way to get from Penzance to Chard is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £70 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £35 and takes 7h 36m.

Where does the Penzance to Chard bus arrive?

Penzance to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at County Hall station.

Can I drive from Penzance to Chard?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Chard is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Penzance to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1582+ hotels available in Chard.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Penzance 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
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Tauntontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
5h 9m
£70–210
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to County Hallbus 106 / ...
7h 36m
£25–35
Drive 139.1 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Chardcar 139.1 mi
2h 33m
£34–49
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
5h 40m
£74–201

Penzance to Chard by train and bus

95Weekly Services

5h 9mAverage Duration

£70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 180.7 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Penzance to Taunton every 2 hours. Tickets cost £85–160 and the journey takes 3h 28m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to County Hall twice daily. Tickets cost £25–35 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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