What is the cheapest way to get from Watford Junction to Chard?

The cheapest way to get from Watford Junction to Chard is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Watford Junction to Chard?

The fastest way to get from Watford Junction to Chard is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Watford Junction and Chard?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford Junction station to Chard. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction station and arriving at Essex Close via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station and Taunton Town Centre Stop I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Watford Junction to Chard?

The distance between Watford Junction and Chard is 179 miles. The road distance is 146.5 miles.

How do I travel from Watford Junction to Chard without a car?

The best way to get from Watford Junction to Chard without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 1m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Watford Junction to Chard?

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Watford Junction to Chard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford Junction to Chard bus from?

Watford Junction to Chard bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Watford Junction station.

Train or bus from Watford Junction to Chard?

The best way to get from Watford Junction to Chard is to bus and line 21 bus which takes 6h 8m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £230 and takes 4h 46m.

Where does the Watford Junction to Chard bus arrive?

Watford Junction to Chard bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Can I drive from Watford Junction to Chard?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford Junction to Chard is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Watford Junction to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1582+ hotels available in Chard.

Watford Junction to Chard - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 21 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Watford Junction 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain London Paddington - Totnes / ...
2. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to East Street Tescosbus 30
4h 1m
Drive 145.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Watford Junction to Chardcar 145.7 mi
2h 32m
£36–52
Bus, line 21 bus
1. Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra3
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 504 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 21 / ...
4. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Essex Closebus 30
6h 8m
Train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 46m
£66–227
Bus, train, line 30 bus
1. Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra3
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Woking Railway Station Southsidebus Ra2
3. Take the train from Woking to Axminstertrain
4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Essex Closebus 30
5h 30m
Bus, line 96 bus
1. Take the bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Sf2
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Boden Streetbus 96 / ...
7h 44m

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Map of how to get from Watford Junction to Chard.

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Distance: 177.6 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Watford Junction, England and Chard, England?

You can take a bus from Watford Junction station to Essex Close via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Axminster hourly. Tickets cost £60–150 and the journey takes 2h 42m.

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