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How to get fromChard to Launcestonby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Chard to Launceston by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 306 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Okehamptontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Kensey Valley Meadowbus bus 306
    4h 54m
    £27–52

  2. Drive  71.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chard to Launcestoncar car 71.1 mi
    1h 26m
    £18–26

  3. Bus, train, line 66 bus, line 306 bus

    1. Take the bus from Essex Close to Taunton Town Centre Kbus bus 30
    2. Take the train from Taunton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Clifton Place to Tenby Housebus bus 66
    4. Take the bus from West Street to Westgate Streetbus bus 306
    5h 29m
    £23–39

Chard to Launceston by bus and train

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration4h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 79.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Chard, England and Launceston, England?

There is no direct connection from Chard to Launceston. However, you can take the line 30 bus to Rail Station, walk to Axminster, take the train to Exeter St Davids, take the train to Okehampton, walk to Railway Station, then take the line 306 bus to Kensey Valley Meadow. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essex Close to Westgate Street via Taunton Town Centre K, Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, Exeter St Davids, Clifton Place, Tenby House, and West Street in around 5h 29m.

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