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

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Chard is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Chard is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Chard?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Chard. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Axminster via West Hampstead station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Bedford to Chard?

The distance between Bedford and Chard is 217 miles. The road distance is 164.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bedford to Chard without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 55m and costs £90 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Bedford to Chard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Chard bus from?

Bedford to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Chard train from?

Bedford to Chard train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Bedford station.

Train or bus from Bedford to Chard?

The best way to get from Bedford to Chard is to bus which takes 8h 11m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £150 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Bedford to Chard bus arrive?

Bedford to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bedford to Chard train arrive?

Bedford to Chard train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at West Hampstead Thameslink station.

Can I drive from Bedford to Chard?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Chard is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Bedford to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1692+ hotels available in Chard.

Bedford to Chard - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Chard?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford station to Chard. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Tapstone Road via Milton Keynes Coachway, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station and Taunton Town Centre Stop I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain
3. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Tapstone Roadbus 30
4h 55m
£92–157
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 504 / ...
8h 11m
£36–63
Drive 163.2 mi
1. Drive from Bedford to Chardcar 163.2 mi
3h 23m
£41–59
Train
1. Take the train from Bedford to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 50m
£81–148
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Central stationbus C1 / ...
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain
7h 10m
£80–151

Bedford to Chard by train and bus

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4h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 216 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Tapstone Road via Milton Keynes Coachway, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bedford to Essex Close via West Hampstead Thameslink, West Hampstead station, Waterloo station, London Waterloo, Axminster, and Rail Station in around 5h 50m.

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