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

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Chard is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Chard is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Chard?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Chard. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Essex Close via Birmingham Coach Station, Cabot Circus and Blackbrook BP Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Chard?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Chard. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Taunton via Preston and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Chard?

The distance between Blackpool and Chard is 276 miles. The road distance is 256.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackpool to Chard without a car is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs £95 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Blackpool to Chard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Chard bus from?

Blackpool to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Chard train from?

Blackpool to Chard train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Blackpool to Chard?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Chard is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 39m.

Where does the Blackpool to Chard bus arrive?

Blackpool to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Blackpool to Chard train arrive?

Blackpool to Chard train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Blackpool to Chard?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Chard is 257 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Blackpool to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1695+ hotels available in Chard.

Blackpool to Chard - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Blackpool to Chard by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
7h 17m
£99–162
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
3. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Blackbrook BP Garagebus Fal
9h 39m
£36–63
Drive 255.1 mi
1. Drive from Blackpool to Chardcar 255.1 mi
4h 27m
£64–92
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
6h 45m
£109–262
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain
7h 40m
£102–181
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Bristol Airportbus
4. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Blackbrook BP Garagebus Fal
9h 29m
£75–130

Blackpool to Chard by train and bus

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Distance: 274 mi
Duration: 7h 17m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Tapstone Road via Preston, Birmingham New Street, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, Taunton Town Centre Stop H, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Essex Close via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, Cabot Circus, and Blackbrook BP Garage in around 9h 39m.

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