What is the cheapest way to get from Chard to Chatham?

The cheapest way to get from Chard to Chatham is to bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 8h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chard to Chatham?

The fastest way to get from Chard to Chatham is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Chard and Chatham?

No, there is no direct bus from Chard to Chatham station. However, there are services departing from Essex Close and arriving at Railway Station New Cut via County Hall, Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Chard and Chatham?

No, there is no direct train from Chard to Chatham. However, there are services departing from Axminster and arriving at Chatham via Waterloo station and London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

How far is it from Chard to Chatham?

The distance between Chard and Chatham is 186 miles. The road distance is 181.1 miles.

How do I travel from Chard to Chatham without a car?

The best way to get from Chard to Chatham without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs £75 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Chard to Chatham?

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Chard to Chatham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chard to Chatham bus from?

Chard to Chatham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from County Hall station.

Where do I catch the Chard to Chatham train from?

Chard to Chatham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.

Train or bus from Chard to Chatham?

The best way to get from Chard to Chatham is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs £75 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 8h 29m.

Where does the Chard to Chatham bus arrive?

Chard to Chatham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.

Where does the Chard to Chatham train arrive?

Chard to Chatham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Chard to Chatham?

Yes, the driving distance between Chard to Chatham is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Chard to Chatham.

Where can I stay near Chatham?

There are 1583+ hotels available in Chatham.

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There are 5 ways to get from Chard to Chatham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Axminster to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Chathamtrain Luton - Rainham / ...
5h 33m
£76–173
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from County Hall to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B9
2. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Bus Stationbus B21
8h 29m
£33–84
Drive 180 mi
1. Drive from Chard to Chathamcar 180 mi
3h 4m
£44–64
Train via Basingstoke
1. Take the train from Axminster to Basingstoketrain
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Chathamtrain
5h 40m
£77–178
Train via Taunton Rail Station
1. Take the train from Taunton to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Chathamtrain Luton - Rainham / ...
5h 51m
£83–162

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Distance: 184.9 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Essex Close to Chatham via Rail Station, Axminster, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, London Bridge station, and London Bridge in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essex Close to Railway Station New Cut via Taunton Town Centre K, County Hall, Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate, and Bus Station in around 8h 29m.

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