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

The cheapest way to get from Banbury to Chard is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Banbury to Chard is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct train between Banbury and Chard?

No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Chard. However, there are services departing from Banbury and arriving at Axminster via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Banbury to Chard?

The distance between Banbury and Chard is 177 miles. The road distance is 130.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Banbury to Chard without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 11m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Banbury to Chard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Banbury to Chard train from?

Banbury to Chard train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.

Where does the Banbury to Chard train arrive?

Banbury to Chard train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Basingstoke station.

Can I drive from Banbury to Chard?

Yes, the driving distance between Banbury to Chard is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Banbury to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1695+ hotels available in Chard.

Banbury to Chard - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 488 bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Banbury to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Tauntontrain
3. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Tapstone Roadbus 30
4h 11m
£70–138
Drive 130 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Banbury to Chardcar 130 mi
2h 31m
£32–47
Line 488 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to West Streetbus 488 / ...
2. Take the bus from West Street to Royal Well Bus Stationbus 801
3. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Tauntontrain
4. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Tapstone Roadbus 30
8h 2m
£55–87
Train
1. Take the train from Banbury to Basingstoketrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 20m
£72–141

Banbury to Chard by train and bus

147Weekly Services

4h 11mAverage Duration

£70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 176.1 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

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

You can take a train from Banbury to Essex Close via Basingstoke, Axminster, and Rail Station in around 5h 20m.

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