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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Chard is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Chard is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Chard?

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

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Chard?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Chard. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Axminster via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Chard?

The distance between Cambridge and Chard is 221 miles. The road distance is 194.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Chard without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 35m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Cambridge to Chard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Chard bus from?

Cambridge to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Chard train from?

Cambridge to Chard train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Chard?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Chard is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs £80 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 8h.

Where does the Cambridge to Chard bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cambridge to Chard train arrive?

Cambridge to Chard train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Chard?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Chard is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Cambridge to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1731+ hotels available in Chard.

Cambridge to Chard - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 96 bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain
3. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Tapstone Roadbus 30
4h 35m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 504 / ...
8h
£40–97
Train, bus, line 96 bus
1. Take the train from Cambridge to London Blackfriarstrain
2. Take the bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Sf2
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Boden Streetbus 96 / ...
7h 56m
Drive 193.5 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Chardcar 193.5 mi
3h 24m
£48–69
Train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 43m
£84–212
Train via Islington
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Tottenham Haletrain Cambridge North - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
6h 33m
£80–187

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Distance: 219.9 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Essex Close via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Axminster, and Rail Station in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Tapstone Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 8h.

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