There are 4 ways to get from Chard to Penzance by train, bus, or car
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Train via Exeter
best- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzancetrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
5h 48m£67–124Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 805
8h 25m£35–57Drive 138.8 mi
- Drive from Chard to Penzancecar 138.8 mi
2h 34m£35–50Train
- Take the train from Taunton to Penzancetrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
6h 55m£70–126
Chard to Penzance by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chard to Penzance is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Chard to Penzance is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Chard to Penzance station. However, there are services departing from Essex Close and arriving at Bus Station via Castle Way and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Chard to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Axminster and arriving at Penzance via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between Chard and Penzance is 167 miles. The road distance is 139.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chard to Penzance without a car is to train via Exeter which takes 5h 48m and costs £65 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Chard to Penzance, including transfers.
Chard to Penzance bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Chard to Penzance train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
The best way to get from Chard to Penzance is to train via Exeter which takes 5h 48m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 25m.
What companies run services between Chard, England and Penzance, England?
You can take a bus from St. Mary's Church to Penzance via Rail Station, Axminster, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Taunton to Penzance
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- National Express
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Chard to Penzance bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Chard to Penzance train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chard to Penzance is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Chard to Penzance.
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