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There are 6 ways to get from Chard to Preston 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 Prestontrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 26m
    £109–167

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 105 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    10h 44m
    £47–115

  3. Drive 240.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chard to Prestoncar car 240.3 mi
    4h 1m
    £59–85

  4. Train to Exeter, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    5h 55m
    £103–199

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train
    9h 2m
    £104–195

  6. 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
    4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    7h 8m
    £121–274

Chard to Preston by bus and train

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

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 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essex Close to Bus Station via Taunton Town Centre K, County Hall, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 44m.

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