There are 6 ways to get from Chard to Cambridge by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Essex Close to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 30
- Take the train from Taunton to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
4h 48m£87–163Bus
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 29m£37–66Drive 194.2 mi
- Drive from Chard to Cambridgecar 194.2 mi
3h 22m£48–70Train via London
- 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 44m£80–160Train
- Take the train from Axminster to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London Bridge to Cambridgetrain Brighton - Cambridge / ...
6h 6m£83–159Train via Cheltenham
- Take the train from Taunton to Cheltenham Spatrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Cambridgetrain Bristol Temple Meads - Stansted Airport / ...
8h 24m£120–186
Chard to Cambridge by bus, train, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chard to Cambridge is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 29m.
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 29m.
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 44m.
The distance between Chard and Cambridge is 220 miles. The road distance is 195.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chard to Cambridge without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 48m and costs £85 - £170.
It takes approximately 4h 48m 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 bus which takes 8h 29m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can train via London, which costs £80 - £160 and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Chard, England and Cambridge, England?
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 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St. Mary's Church to Cambridge via Rail Station, Axminster, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 5h 44m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Northern
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- Great Northern
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- Great Northern
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–40
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–40
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from London Bridge to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–110
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–110
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Taunton to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £80–120
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Essex Close to Taunton Town Centre K
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
- Phone
- 01823 480 338
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hatch Green Coaches
Bus from Essex Close to Taunton Town Centre K
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Hatch Green Coaches
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from County Hall to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Parkside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
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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