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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Essex Close to Taunton Town Centre Kbus bus 30
    2. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    5h 40m
    £104–166

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk071
    9h 16m
    £24–38

  3. 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 120 / ...
    8h 53m
    £46–113

  4. Drive 217.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chard to Manchestercar car 217.5 mi
    3h 51m
    £54–78

  5. Line 30 bus, train to Exeter, fly

    1. Take the bus from Essex Close to Rail Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    4h 53m
    £93–227

  6. 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 57m
    £95–176

  7. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Salisburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    6h 4m
    £110–270

  8. Bus, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Essex Close to Taunton Town Centre Kbus bus
    2. Take the train from Taunton to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    5h 45m
    £132–408

Chard to Manchester by bus and train

Calendar125Weekly Services
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 234.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Essex Close to Manchester Central Coach Station via Taunton Town Centre K, County Hall, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essex Close to Manchester Piccadilly via Taunton Town Centre K, Taunton Town Centre Stop H, Taunton Rail Station, Taunton, and Newport (S Wales) in around 7h 57m.

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