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How to get fromChard to Blackpoolby train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 58m
    £115–180

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Blackpoolbus bus
    13h 14m
    £32–52

  3. Bus via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 105 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus bus 121 / ...
    11h 17m
    £50–123

  4. Drive 255.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chard to Blackpoolcar car 255.2 mi
    4h 27m
    £63–91

  5. Train to Exeter, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    6h 33m
    £111–214

  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain train
    7h 58m
    £123–202

  7. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Salisburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    7h 46m
    £129–289

Chard to Blackpool by bus and train

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration6h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 273.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Essex Close to Blackpool North via Taunton Town Centre K, Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, Birmingham New Street, and Preston in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essex Close to National Express Coach Facility via Taunton Town Centre K, County Hall, Birmingham Coach Station, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 11h 17m.

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