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

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow to Chard is to bus via Bristol which costs £20 - £35 and takes 5h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heathrow to Chard is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Heathrow and Chard?

No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow station to Chard. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Central Bus Station and arriving at Essex Close via Cabot Circus and Blackbrook BP Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Heathrow and Chard?

No, there is no direct train from Heathrow to Chard. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and arriving at Axminster via Paddington station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Heathrow to Chard?

The distance between Heathrow and Chard is 157 miles. The road distance is 130.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Heathrow to Chard without a car is to bus and train and line 30 bus which takes 4h 9m and costs £75 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Heathrow to Chard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heathrow to Chard bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Heathrow to Chard train from?

Heathrow to Chard train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.

Train or bus from Heathrow to Chard?

The best way to get from Heathrow to Chard is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 5h 17m.

Where does the Heathrow to Chard bus arrive?

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

Where does the Heathrow to Chard train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Heathrow to Chard?

Yes, the driving distance between Heathrow to Chard is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Heathrow to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1694+ hotels available in Chard.

Heathrow to Chard - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 30 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Heathrow to Chard by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train, line 30 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
2. Take the train from Reading to Tauntontrain
3. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Essex Closebus 30
4h 9m
£75–119
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 200 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Blackbrook BP Garagebus Fal
5h 17m
£20–34
Train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 12m
£66–148
Drive 129.4 mi
1. Drive from Heathrow to Chardcar 129.4 mi
2h 18m
£33–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 200 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Taunton BP Garagebus Uk078 / ...
5h 22m
£21–37

Heathrow to Chard by bus and train

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4h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 155.9 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Axminster every 3 hours. Tickets cost £50–110 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Essex Close via Bus Station, Cabot Circus, and Blackbrook BP Garage in around 5h 17m.

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