What is the cheapest way to get from Hemel Hempstead to Chard?

The cheapest way to get from Hemel Hempstead to Chard is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hemel Hempstead to Chard?

The fastest way to get from Hemel Hempstead to Chard is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Hemel Hempstead and Chard?

No, there is no direct bus from Hemel Hempstead station to Chard. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction station and arriving at Tapstone Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station and Taunton Town Centre Stop I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Hemel Hempstead and Chard?

No, there is no direct train from Hemel Hempstead to Chard. However, there are services departing from Hemel Hempstead and arriving at Axminster via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Hemel Hempstead to Chard?

The distance between Hemel Hempstead and Chard is 180 miles. The road distance is 149.3 miles.

How do I travel from Hemel Hempstead to Chard without a car?

The best way to get from Hemel Hempstead to Chard without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs £60 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Hemel Hempstead to Chard?

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Hemel Hempstead to Chard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hemel Hempstead to Chard bus from?

Hemel Hempstead to Chard bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Watford Junction station.

Where do I catch the Hemel Hempstead to Chard train from?

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

Train or bus from Hemel Hempstead to Chard?

The best way to get from Hemel Hempstead to Chard is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs £60 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 59m.

Where does the Hemel Hempstead to Chard bus arrive?

Hemel Hempstead to Chard bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Hemel Hempstead to Chard train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hemel Hempstead to Chard?

Yes, the driving distance between Hemel Hempstead to Chard is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Hemel Hempstead to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1737+ hotels available in Chard.

Hemel Hempstead to Chard - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 1 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 38m
£64–167
Drive 148.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hemel Hempstead to Chardcar 148.4 mi
2h 37m
£37–53
Line 1 bus, line 850 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Marlowes to High Wycombe BusStnbus 1 / ...
2. Take the bus from High Wycombe BusStn to Forbury Roadbus 850
3. Take the train from Reading to Tauntontrain
6h 46m
£55–107
Bus
1. Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra3
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 504 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 21A / ...
4. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Tapstone Roadbus 30
6h 59m
Bus, line 96 bus
1. Take the bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Sf2
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Boden Streetbus 96 / ...
8h 36m

Hemel Hempstead to Chard by train, subway, and bus

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Distance: 179.4 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Hemel Hempstead, England and Chard, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Axminster hourly. Tickets cost £55–140 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hemel Hempstead to Tapstone Road via Watford Junction, Watford Junction station, Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 6h 59m.

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