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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Chard is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Chard is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Chard?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Chard. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Tapstone Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Taunton Town Centre Stop I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Chard?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Chard. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Taunton via Crewe and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Chester to Chard?

The distance between Chester and Chard is 228 miles. The road distance is 196.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Chard without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 51m and costs £95 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Chester to Chard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Chard bus from?

Chester to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Chard train from?

Chester to Chard train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Crewe station.

Train or bus from Chester to Chard?

The best way to get from Chester to Chard is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 51m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Chester to Chard bus arrive?

Chester to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Chester to Chard train arrive?

Chester to Chard train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Chester to Chard?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Chard is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Chester to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1693+ hotels available in Chard.

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 51m
£98–166
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 830
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 105 / ...
8h 45m
£42–103
Drive 195.7 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Chardcar 195.7 mi
3h 59m
£49–70
Fly Liverpool to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LPL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
7h 27m
£78–187
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Tauntontrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
6h 30m
£86–156
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
6h 7m
£109–253

Chester to Chard by train and bus

109Weekly Services

5h 51mAverage Duration

£98Cheapest Price

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Distance: 226.8 mi
Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Tapstone Road via Crewe, Birmingham New Street, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, Taunton Town Centre Stop H, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Tapstone Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 8h 45m.

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