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

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Chard is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 10h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Chard is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Chard?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Chard. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at Tapstone Road via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station and Taunton Town Centre Stop I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Chard?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Chard. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Axminster via Stratford station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Chard?

The distance between Ipswich and Chard is 236 miles. The road distance is 215.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ipswich to Chard without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 47m and costs £90 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Ipswich to Chard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Chard bus from?

Ipswich to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardinal Park Cinema station.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Chard train from?

Ipswich to Chard train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.

Train or bus from Ipswich to Chard?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Chard is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 10h 23m.

Where does the Ipswich to Chard bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ipswich to Chard train arrive?

Ipswich to Chard train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Ipswich to Chard?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Chard is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Ipswich to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1696+ hotels available in Chard.

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain
3. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Tapstone Roadbus 30
5h 47m
£95–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus 717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 504 / ...
10h 23m
£40–71
Train, bus via London
1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Merry Monkbus Sf3
9h 30m
Drive 214.4 mi
1. Drive from Ipswich to Chardcar 214.4 mi
4h 22m
£54–78
Train
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
6h 30m
£88–165

Ipswich to Chard by train and bus

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5h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 234.6 mi
Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Essex Close via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Axminster, and Rail Station in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Tapstone Road via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 10h 23m.

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