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

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Chard is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 6h 14m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Watford and Chard?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Chard. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at Essex Close via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Cabot Circus and Blackbrook BP Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Watford and Chard?

No, there is no direct train from Watford to Chard. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Axminster via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Watford to Chard?

The distance between Watford and Chard is 179 miles. The road distance is 145.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Watford to Chard without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 17m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Watford to Chard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford to Chard bus from?

Watford to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Watford to Chard train from?

Watford to Chard train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.

Train or bus from Watford to Chard?

The best way to get from Watford to Chard is to bus via Bristol which takes 6h 7m and costs £22 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Watford to Chard bus arrive?

Watford to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Watford to Chard train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Watford to Chard?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Chard is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Watford to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1695+ hotels available in Chard.

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Tapstone Roadbus 30
4h 17m
£71–132
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Taunton BP Garagebus Ukn49
6h 14m
£20–32
Bus via Bristol
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 200 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Blackbrook BP Garagebus Fal
6h 7m
£23–38
Drive 144.3 mi
1. Drive from Watford to Chardcar 144.3 mi
2h 35m
£36–52
Train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 10m
£58–151

Watford to Chard by train, subway, and bus

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4h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 177.6 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Town Hall to Essex Close via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, Cabot Circus, and Blackbrook BP Garage in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Axminster every 3 hours. Tickets cost £50–120 and the journey takes 2h 44m.

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