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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Chard is to bus which costs £16 - £27 and takes 5h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Chard is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Chard?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Chard. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Essex Close via Reading and Blackbrook BP Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Chard?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Chard. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Axminster via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Reading to Chard?

The distance between Reading and Chard is 127 miles. The road distance is 106.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Chard without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 36m and costs £45 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Reading to Chard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Chard bus from?

Reading to Chard bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Reading station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Chard train from?

Reading to Chard train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.

Train or bus from Reading to Chard?

The best way to get from Reading to Chard is to bus which takes 5h 13m and costs £16 - £27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 4h 8m.

Where does the Reading to Chard bus arrive?

Reading to Chard bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Taunton BP Garage station.

Where does the Reading to Chard train arrive?

Reading to Chard train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Axminster station.

Can I drive from Reading to Chard?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Chard is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Reading to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1701+ hotels available in Chard.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Tauntontrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Tapstone Roadbus 30
2h 36m
£49–88
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reading to Taunton BP Garagebus Ukn49 / ...
5h 13m
£17–27
Drive 106 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Chardcar 106 mi
2h 8m
£27–38
Train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 8m
£43–90

Reading to Chard by train and bus

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2h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 126.1 mi
Duration: 2h 36m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Reading to Taunton BP Garage twice daily. Tickets cost £13–21 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, South Western Railway operates a train from Basingstoke to Axminster every 3 hours. Tickets cost £35–75 and the journey takes 1h 56m.

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