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

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Chard is to bus and line 30 bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 6h 12m.

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, Bus Station and Taunton Town Centre Stop I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

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 Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

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 and line 30 bus which takes 4h 51m and costs £75 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m 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.

Where do I catch the Watford to Chard train from?

Watford to Chard train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Clapham Junction station.

Train or bus from Watford to Chard?

The best way to get from Watford to Chard is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £65 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus and line 30 bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 6h 12m.

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.

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 1699+ hotels available in Chard.

Watford to Chard - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 30 bus, and car

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

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Bus, train, line 30 bus
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 Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Essex Closebus 30
4h 51m
£77–135
Bus, line 30 bus
cheapest
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 Taunton Town Centre Kbus 21A / ...
4. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Essex Closebus 30
6h 12m
£31–76
Train
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 57m
£66–151
Drive 144.3 mi
1. Drive from Watford to Chardcar 144.3 mi
2h 35m
£36–51

Watford to Chard by bus and train

178Weekly Services

4h 51mAverage Duration

£77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 177.7 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Clapham Junction to Axminster hourly. Tickets cost £55–130 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall to Essex Close via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 6h 12m.

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