There are 5 ways to get from Canterbury to Chard by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 44m£99–217Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 504 / ...
8h 47m£45–109Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus 007 / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
6h 3m£79–168Drive 200.2 mi
- Drive from Canterbury to Chardcar 200.2 mi
3h 24m£49–71Train
- Take the train from Canterbury West to London Waterloo Easttrain Ramsgate - London Charing Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
6h 13m£98–211
Canterbury to Chard by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Chard is to bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 8h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Chard is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to Chard. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Tapstone Road via London Victoria, Bus Station and Taunton Town Centre Stop I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Chard. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West and arriving at Axminster via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Canterbury and Chard is 227 miles. The road distance is 201.4 miles.
The best way to get from Canterbury to Chard without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 44m and costs £95 - £220.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Canterbury to Chard, including transfers.
Canterbury to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Canterbury to Chard train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
The best way to get from Canterbury to Chard is to train via London which takes 5h 44m and costs £95 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 8h 47m.
What companies run services between Canterbury, England and Chard, England?
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Essex Close via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Axminster, and Rail Station in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Tapstone Road via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Bus Station, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 8h 47m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Canterbury West to London Waterloo East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from London Waterloo to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–140
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from London Waterloo to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–140
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–70
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Canterbury to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Canterbury to Chard train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Chard is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Canterbury to Chard.
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