There are 6 ways to get from Canterbury to Chard by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain
- Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Tapstone Roadbus 30
4h 39m£102–184Bus via Bristol
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 022 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 040 / ...
- Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Blackbrook BP Garagebus Fal
8h 27m£29–61Drive 200.2 mi
- Drive from Canterbury to Chardcar 200.2 mi
3h 24m£50–72Train via London
- 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 57m£91–190Train
- 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 26m£88–187Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 022 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Taunton BP Garagebus Uk045 / ...
8h 47m£31–48
Canterbury to Chard by train, subway, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Chard is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Chard is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to Chard. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Essex Close via London Victoria, Cabot Circus and Blackbrook BP Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
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 57m.
The distance between Canterbury and Chard is 236 miles. The road distance is 201.4 miles.
The best way to get from Canterbury to Chard without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 39m and costs £100 - £190.
It takes approximately 4h 39m 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 bus via Bristol which takes 8h 27m and costs £29 - £65. Alternatively, you can train via London, which costs £90 - £190 and takes 5h 57m.
What companies run services between Canterbury, England and Chard, England?
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Essex Close via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Bus Station, Cabot Circus, and Blackbrook BP Garage in around 8h 27m. Alternatively, 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 57m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Canterbury West to London Waterloo East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Tapstone Road
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
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Booking & Getting There
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.
There are 1696+ hotels available in Chard.





