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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chard to 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 / ...
    5h 47m
    £86–151

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from County Hall to Bus Stationbus bus 105 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk071
    8h 34m
    £30–45

  3. Drive  217.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chard to Manchestercar car 217.5 mi
    3h 51m
    £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
    6h 53m
    £77–180

  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 / ...
    7h 58m
    £85–146

  6. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 105 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    9h 12m
    £39–67

Chard to Manchester by bus and train

Calendar125Weekly Services
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 234.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Essex Close to Manchester Piccadilly via Taunton Town Centre K, Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essex Close to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Taunton Town Centre K, County Hall, and Bristol Bus Station in around 8h 34m.

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