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

The cheapest way to get from Farnborough to Chard is to bus which costs £18 - £40 and takes 6h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Farnborough to Chard is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Farnborough and Chard?

No, there is no direct bus from Farnborough station to Chard. However, there are services departing from Frimley station and arriving at Essex Close via Heathrow Terminal 5, Bristol Bus Station and Blackbrook BP Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Farnborough and Chard?

No, there is no direct train from Farnborough to Chard. However, there are services departing from Farnborough (Main) and arriving at Axminster via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Farnborough to Chard?

The distance between Farnborough and Chard is 143 miles. The road distance is 110.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Farnborough to Chard without a car is to train and line 30 bus which takes 3h 36m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Farnborough to Chard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Farnborough to Chard bus from?

Farnborough to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where do I catch the Farnborough to Chard train from?

Farnborough to Chard train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.

Train or bus from Farnborough to Chard?

The best way to get from Farnborough to Chard is to bus which takes 6h 47m and costs £18 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 4h 17m.

Where does the Farnborough to Chard bus arrive?

Farnborough to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Farnborough to Chard train arrive?

Farnborough to Chard train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Axminster station.

Can I drive from Farnborough to Chard?

Yes, the driving distance between Farnborough to Chard is 111 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Farnborough to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1693+ hotels available in Chard.

Farnborough to Chard - 4 ways to travel via train, line 30 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Farnborough to Chard by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 30 bus
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Tauntontrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Essex Closebus 30
3h 36m
£55–104
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bus Stationbus 200 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Taunton BP Garagebus Uk078 / ...
6h 47m
£18–36
Drive 110.1 mi
1. Drive from Farnborough to Chardcar 110.1 mi
1h 58m
£28–40
Train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 17m
£42–89

Farnborough to Chard by train and bus

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3h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 142 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Frimley station to Essex Close via Heathrow Terminal 5, Bristol Bus Station, and Blackbrook BP Garage in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, South Western Railway operates a train from Basingstoke to Axminster every 3 hours. Tickets cost £35–75 and the journey takes 1h 56m.

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