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

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

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 East Street Tescos via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station and The Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

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 bus and train which takes 4h 55m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m 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 First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Town Hall station.

Train or bus from Watford to Chard?

The best way to get from Watford to Chard is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £30 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus and line 21 bus, which costs and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the Watford to Chard bus arrive?

Watford to Chard bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 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 1528+ hotels available in Chard.

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

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
2. Take the train from Reading to Tauntontrain
3. Take the bus from The Parade to The Guildhallbus 30
4h 55m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 4m
£35–167
Drive 144.3 mi
1. Drive from Watford to Chardcar 144.3 mi
2h 35m
£36–51
Bus, train, line 30 bus
1. Take the bus from Town Hall 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 44m
Bus, line 21 bus
1. Take the bus from Town Hall 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 Market Housebus 21 / ...
4. Take the bus from The Parade to East Street Tescosbus 30
6h 21m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Watford to Chard.

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Distance: 177.8 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Axminster hourly. Tickets cost £26–90 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall to East Street Tescos via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and The Parade in around 6h 21m.

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