There are 4 ways to get from Chard to Cumbria by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
8h 56m£117–194Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
13h 29m£58–96Drive 312 mi
- Drive from Chard to Cumbriacar 312 mi
5h 14m£77–112Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Taunton to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain
12h 34m£128–214
Chard to Cumbria by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chard to Cumbria is to bus which costs £55 - £100 and takes 13h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Chard to Cumbria is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs £75 - £120.
No, there is no direct bus from Chard to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Essex Close and arriving at Pooley Bridge Inn via County Hall, Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Chard to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
The distance between Chard and Cumbria is 335 miles. The road distance is 313.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chard to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 8h 56m and costs £110 - £200.
It takes approximately 8h 56m to get from Chard to Cumbria, including transfers.
Chard to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, depart from County Hall station.
Chard to Cumbria train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Taunton station.
The best way to get from Chard to Cumbria is to train which takes 8h 56m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £100 and takes 13h 29m.
What companies run services between Chard, England and Cumbria, England?
You can take a bus from Essex Close to Ullswater Steamer Pier via Taunton Town Centre K, Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, Birmingham New Street, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 8h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essex Close to Pooley Bridge Inn via Taunton Town Centre K, County Hall, Birmingham Coach Station, and Rail Station in around 13h 29m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
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- Cross Country
Train from Taunton to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–95
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- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Chard to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Chard to Cumbria train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chard to Cumbria is 314 miles. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Chard to Cumbria.
There are 855+ hotels available in Cumbria.