What is the cheapest way to get from Chard to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Chard to Preston is to bus which costs £40 - £95 and takes 10h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chard to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Chard to Preston is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Chard and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Chard to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Essex Close and arriving at Bus Station via County Hall, Lordswood Road and Newhall Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Chard and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Chard to Preston. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Preston via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

How far is it from Chard to Preston?

The distance between Chard and Preston is 257 miles. The road distance is 241.7 miles.

How do I travel from Chard to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Chard to Preston without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 25m and costs £100 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Chard to Preston?

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Chard to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chard to Preston bus from?

Chard to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from County Hall station.

Where do I catch the Chard to Preston train from?

Chard to Preston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Taunton station.

Train or bus from Chard to Preston?

The best way to get from Chard to Preston is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 25m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 10h 54m.

Where does the Chard to Preston bus arrive?

Chard to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Road station.

Where does the Chard to Preston train arrive?

Chard to Preston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Chard to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Chard to Preston is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Chard to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2321+ hotels available in Preston.

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 25m
£109–166
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from County Hall to Lordswood Roadbus 105 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Bus Stationbus Uk030
10h 54m
£42–91
Drive 240.3 mi
1. Drive from Chard to Prestoncar 240.3 mi
4h 1m
£60–86
Train to Exeter, fly, train
1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 56m
£104–248
Train
1. Take the train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
9h 3m
£105–198
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Axminster to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
7h 7m
£121–291

Chard to Preston by bus and train

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6h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 255.7 mi
Duration: 6h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Essex Close to Preston via Taunton Town Centre K, Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essex Close to Bus Station via Taunton Town Centre K, County Hall, Lordswood Road, and Newhall Street in around 10h 54m.

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