There are 5 ways to get from Chard to Cambridge by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Axminster to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
5h 27m£87–207Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from County Hall to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 504 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Parksidebus 727 / ...
8h 14m£42–103Drive 194.2 mi
- Drive from Chard to Cambridgecar 194.2 mi
3h 22m£48–69Train
- Take the train from Axminster to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London Bridge to Cambridgetrain Brighton - Cambridge / ...
5h 47m£90–203Train #2
- Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cambridgetrain Bristol Temple Meads - Stansted Airport
8h 4m£140–218
Chard to Cambridge by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chard to Cambridge is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Chard to Cambridge is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Chard to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Essex Close and arriving at Parkside via County Hall and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Chard to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Axminster and arriving at Cambridge via Waterloo station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Chard and Cambridge is 213 miles. The road distance is 195.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chard to Cambridge without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 27m and costs £85 - £210.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Chard to Cambridge, including transfers.
Chard to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from County Hall station.
Chard to Cambridge train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
The best way to get from Chard to Cambridge is to train via London which takes 5h 27m and costs £85 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 14m.
What companies run services between Chard, England and Cambridge, England?
You can take a bus from Essex Close to Cambridge via Rail Station, Axminster, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essex Close to Parkside via Taunton Town Centre K, County Hall, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 14m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Axminster to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–140
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Axminster to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–140
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatnorthernrail.com
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £26–65
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £29–60
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from London Bridge to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £120–180
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from County Hall to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–65
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Parkside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Chard to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Chard to Cambridge train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chard to Cambridge is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Chard to Cambridge.
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