There are 4 ways to get from Chard to Cwmbran 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 Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
3h 27m£32–65Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Essex Close to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 30
- Take the bus from County Hall to Bus Stationbus 105 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway K14bus 202 / ...
5h 48m£16–28Drive 79.2 mi
- Drive from Chard to Cwmbrancar 79.2 mi
1h 27m£20–29Train
- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
4h 44m£52–108
Chard to Cwmbran by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chard to Cwmbran is to bus which costs £15 - £29 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Chard to Cwmbran is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs £19 - £29.
No, there is no direct bus from Chard to Cwmbran station. However, there are services departing from Essex Close and arriving at Cwmbran Bus Station Stand E via County Hall, Bus Station and Market Square 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Chard to Cwmbran. However, there are services departing from Axminster and arriving at Cwmbran via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Temple Meads and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Chard and Cwmbran is 97 miles. The road distance is 79.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chard to Cwmbran without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 27m and costs £30 - £70.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Chard to Cwmbran, including transfers.
Chard to Cwmbran bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Essex Close station.
Chard to Cwmbran train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
The best way to get from Chard to Cwmbran is to bus which takes 5h 48m and costs £15 - £29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Chard, England and Cwmbran, Wales?
You can take a bus from Essex Close to Cwmbran Bus Station Stand E via Taunton Town Centre K, County Hall, Bus Station, Kingsway K14, and Market Square 16 in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St. Mary's Church to Cwmbran via Rail Station, Axminster, Exeter St Davids, Bristol Temple Meads, and Newport (S Wales) in around 4h 44m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
- 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
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
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 Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Kingsway K14
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Chard to Cwmbran bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Taunton Town Centre K station.
Chard to Cwmbran train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chard to Cwmbran is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Chard to Cwmbran.
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