There are 5 ways to get from Chard to Hereford by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train via Bristol
best- Take the bus from Essex Close to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 30
- Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain
4h 29m£50–93Drive 101.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chard to Herefordcar 101.4 mi
2h 10m£25–36Bus
- Take the bus from County Hall to Arle Court Transport Hubbus 105
- Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Country Bus Stationbus 445
7h 24m£26–61Train
- 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
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain
5h 11m£69–137Bus, train
- Take the bus from Essex Close to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 30
- Take the train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain
5h 22m£51–95
Chard to Hereford by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chard to Hereford is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Chard to Hereford is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs £24 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Chard to Hereford station. However, there are services departing from Essex Close and arriving at Country Bus Station via County Hall and Arle Court Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Chard to Hereford. However, there are services departing from Axminster and arriving at Hereford via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Temple Meads and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Chard and Hereford is 135 miles. The road distance is 102 miles.
The best way to get from Chard to Hereford without a car is to bus and train via Bristol which takes 4h 29m and costs £45 - £95.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Chard to Hereford, including transfers.
Chard to Hereford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from County Hall station.
Chard to Hereford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
The best way to get from Chard to Hereford is to bus which takes 7h 24m and costs £25 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £140 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Chard, England and Hereford, England?
You can take a bus from Essex Close to Country Bus Station via Taunton Town Centre K, County Hall, and Arle Court Transport Hub in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essex Close to Hereford via Rail Station, Axminster, Exeter St Davids, Bristol Temple Meads, and Newport (S Wales) in around 5h 11m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
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- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Taunton to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Chard to Hereford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Arle Court Transport Hub station.
Chard to Hereford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chard to Hereford is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Chard to Hereford.
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