What is the cheapest way to get from Chard to Greater Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Chard to Greater Manchester is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 7h.

What is the fastest way to get from Chard to Greater Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Chard to Greater Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Chard and Greater Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Chard to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Essex Close and arriving at Manchester via Blackbrook BP Garage and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

Is there a direct train between Chard and Greater Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Chard to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

How far is it from Chard to Greater Manchester?

The distance between Chard and Greater Manchester is 239 miles. The road distance is 218.7 miles.

How do I travel from Chard to Greater Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Chard to Greater Manchester without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 13m and costs £100 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Chard to Greater Manchester?

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Chard to Greater Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chard to Greater Manchester bus from?

Chard to Greater Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Blackbrook BP Garage station.

Where do I catch the Chard to Greater Manchester train from?

Chard to Greater Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Taunton station.

Train or bus from Chard to Greater Manchester?

The best way to get from Chard to Greater Manchester is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 13m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 7h.

Where does the Chard to Greater Manchester bus arrive?

Chard to Greater Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Cabot Circus station.

Where does the Chard to Greater Manchester train arrive?

Chard to Greater Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Chard to Greater Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Chard to Greater Manchester is 219 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Chard to Greater Manchester.

Where can I stay near Greater Manchester?

There are 3603+ hotels available in Greater Manchester.

Chard to Greater Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Chard to Greater Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
6h 13m
£101–163
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Cabot Circusbus Fal
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchesterbus Uk071
7h
£23–38
Drive 217.4 mi
1. Drive from Chard to Greater Manchestercar 217.4 mi
3h 42m
£55–79
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRS - MAN
6h 31m
£55–149
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Cabot Circusbus Fal
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Raby Streetbus 121 / ...
8h 13m
£37–98
Train
1. Take the train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
8h 32m
£97–168
Line 30 bus, train to Exeter, fly, line 111 bus
1. Take the bus from Essex Close to Rail Stationbus
2. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter Centraltrain
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
4. Take the bus from Oxford Road Station to Maine Roadbus
5h 19m
£95–239
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Axminster to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
6h 29m
£112–272

Chard to Greater Manchester by bus, train, and foot

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Distance: 237.2 mi
Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Chard, England and Greater Manchester, England?

You can take a bus from Essex Close to Maine Road via Taunton Town Centre K, Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, Birmingham New Street, Manchester Piccadilly, and Charlotte Street in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essex Close to Manchester via Ilminster Road Busway, Blackbrook BP Garage, Cabot Circus, and Bristol Bus Station in around 7h.

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