There are 3 ways to get from Chard to Brighton by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Axminster to Salisburytrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain Southampton Central - Brighton
5h 33m£61–122Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Cabot Circusbus Fal
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 200 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus 025
7h 21m£28–49Drive 144.6 mi
- Drive from Chard to Brightoncar 144.6 mi
2h 53m£36–52
Chard to Brighton by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chard to Brighton is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 7h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Chard to Brighton is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Chard to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Essex Close and arriving at St Peter's Church via Blackbrook BP Garage, Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Chard to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Axminster and arriving at Brighton via Salisbury and Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Chard and Brighton is 156 miles. The road distance is 145.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chard to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs £60 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Chard to Brighton, including transfers.
Chard to Brighton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Blackbrook BP Garage station.
Chard to Brighton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
The best way to get from Chard to Brighton is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 7h 21m.
What companies run services between Chard, England and Brighton, England?
You can take a bus from Essex Close to Brighton via Rail Station, Axminster, Salisbury, and Southampton Central in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essex Close to St Peter's Church via Ilminster Road Busway, Blackbrook BP Garage, Cabot Circus, Bus Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 21m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–50
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Cabot Circus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
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Booking & Getting There
Chard to Brighton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Cabot Circus station.
Chard to Brighton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Salisbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chard to Brighton is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Chard to Brighton.
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