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How to get fromChard to Greater Manchesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Chard to Greater Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    6h 13m
    £88–153

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from County Hall to Bus Stationbus bus 105 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchesterbus bus Uk071
    8h 9m
    £28–43

  3. Drive  217.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chard to Greater Manchestercar car 217.4 mi
    3h 42m
    £54–78

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRS - MAN
    7h 5m
    £79–183

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)train train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    8h 32m
    £87–148

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    9h 27m
    £81–125

Chard to Greater Manchester by bus, train, and foot

Calendar125Weekly Services
Duration6h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Chard to Greater Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • 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 Taunton Town Centre K, County Hall, and Bristol Bus Station in around 8h 9m.

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