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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Chard is to bus which costs £75 - £130 and takes 15h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Chard is to fly and train and bus which takes 5h 56m and costs £60 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Chard?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Chard. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Tapstone Road via Sewage Works, Town Hall and Taunton Town Centre Stop I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Chard?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Chard. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Taunton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Chard?

The distance between Edinburgh and Chard is 499 miles. The road distance is 421.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Chard without a car is to train which takes 9h 2m and costs £210 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 9h 2m to get from Edinburgh to Chard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Chard bus from?

Edinburgh to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Chard train from?

Edinburgh to Chard train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Chard?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Chard is to train which takes 9h 2m and costs £210 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £130 and takes 15h 28m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Chard bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Chard train arrive?

Edinburgh to Chard train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Taunton station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Chard?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Chard is 421 miles. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Edinburgh to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1672+ hotels available in Chard.

Edinburgh to Chard - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Chard by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
9h 2m
£213–314
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
4. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Tapstone Roadbus
6h 37m
£61–174
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G3
2. Take the bus from Town Hall to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 374
15h 28m
£79–128
Drive 418.7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Chardcar 418.7 mi
7h 13m
£104–149
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
3. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Tapstone Roadbus
5h 56m
£62–164
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain
11h 4m
£146–260
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
7h 12m
£82–209
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain
7h 43m
£96–214
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
7h 21m
£108–296

Edinburgh to Chard by train and bus

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Distance: 496 mi
Duration: 9h 2m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Chard, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Taunton every 3 hours. Tickets cost £210–310 and the journey takes 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Tapstone Road via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, Sewage Works, Town Hall, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 15h 28m.

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