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

The cheapest way to get from Leatherhead to Chard is to bus which costs £20 - £40 and takes 6h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leatherhead to Chard is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Leatherhead and Chard?

No, there is no direct bus from Leatherhead station to Chard. However, there are services departing from Leatherhead station and arriving at Essex Close via Kingston Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Cabot Circus and Blackbrook BP Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Leatherhead and Chard?

No, there is no direct train from Leatherhead to Chard. However, there are services departing from Leatherhead and arriving at Axminster via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Leatherhead to Chard?

The distance between Leatherhead and Chard is 172 miles. The road distance is 135.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leatherhead to Chard without a car is to train and line 30 bus which takes 4h 51m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Leatherhead to Chard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leatherhead to Chard bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leatherhead to Chard train from?

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

Train or bus from Leatherhead to Chard?

The best way to get from Leatherhead to Chard is to bus which takes 6h 58m and costs £20 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £130 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Leatherhead to Chard bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leatherhead to Chard train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leatherhead to Chard?

Yes, the driving distance between Leatherhead to Chard is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Leatherhead to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1693+ hotels available in Chard.

Leatherhead 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 Leatherhead to Chard by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 30 bus
best
1. Take the train from Dorking Deepdene to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Tauntontrain
3. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Essex Closebus 30
4h 51m
£66–124
Bus
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
6h 58m
£21–36
Drive 134.5 mi
1. Drive from Leatherhead to Chardcar 134.5 mi
2h 19m
£34–49
Train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 27m
£59–127

Leatherhead to Chard by bus and train

172Weekly Services

4h 51mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 170.9 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Leatherhead station to Essex Close via Cromwell Road Bus Station, Kingston Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, Cabot Circus, and Blackbrook BP Garage in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Axminster every 3 hours. Tickets cost £50–110 and the journey takes 2h 44m.

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