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 34m.

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 34m 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 4m.

How far is it from Banbury to Chard?

The distance between Banbury and Chard is 177 miles. The road distance is 131.4 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 3h 48m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m 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 34m to drive from Banbury to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1693+ hotels available in Chard.

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

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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
3h 48m
£69–130
Drive 130.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Banbury to Chardcar 130.7 mi
2h 34m
£33–47
Line 488 bus, bus, train, line 30 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to West Streetbus 488 / ...
2. Take the bus from West Street to Royal Wellbus 801
3. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Tauntontrain
4. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Essex Closebus 30
7h 11m
£46–77
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 4m
£66–121

Banbury to Chard by train and bus

172Weekly Services

3h 48mAverage Duration

£69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 176.1 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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 4m.

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