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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Chard is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 8h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Chard is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Chard?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Chard. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Tapstone Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Taunton Town Centre Stop I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Chard?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Chard. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Axminster via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from Leicester to Chard?

The distance between Leicester and Chard is 194 miles. The road distance is 167 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Chard without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Leicester to Chard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Chard bus from?

Leicester to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Chard train from?

Leicester to Chard train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Chard?

The best way to get from Leicester to Chard is to bus via Birmingham which takes 8h 30m and costs £30 - £80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £230 and takes 5h 54m.

Where does the Leicester to Chard bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leicester to Chard train arrive?

Leicester to Chard train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Chard?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Chard is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Leicester to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1730+ hotels available in Chard.

Leicester to Chard - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain
3. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Tapstone Roadbus 30
5h 15m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk087
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 374
8h 44m
£19–33
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 105 / ...
8h 30m
£32–75
Drive 166 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Chardcar 166 mi
3h 4m
£41–59
Train
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 54m
£106–221

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Distance: 193.1 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Tapstone Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leicester to Essex Close via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Axminster, and Rail Station in around 5h 54m.

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