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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Chard is to bus which costs £28 - £70 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Chard is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Chard?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton to Chard. However, there are services departing from Luton DART Parkway 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 20m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Chard?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to Chard. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Axminster via West Hampstead station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Luton to Chard?

The distance between Luton and Chard is 186 miles. The road distance is 160.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Chard without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £70 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Luton to Chard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Chard bus from?

Luton to Chard bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luton DART Parkway station.

Where do I catch the Luton to Chard train from?

Luton to Chard train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.

Train or bus from Luton to Chard?

The best way to get from Luton to Chard is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £70 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £70 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Luton to Chard bus arrive?

Luton to Chard bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Luton to Chard train arrive?

Luton to Chard train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at West Hampstead Thameslink station.

Can I drive from Luton to Chard?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Chard is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Luton to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1730+ hotels available in Chard.

Luton to Chard - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 96 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Luton to Chard by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Luton to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 9m
£73–186
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk998 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 504 / ...
6h 20m
£28–67
Drive 159.5 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Chardcar 159.5 mi
2h 46m
£39–57
Bus, line 96 bus
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Baker Street Stationbus 757
2. Take the bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Sf2
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Boden Streetbus 96 / ...
8h 28m

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Distance: 185 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a train from Luton to Essex Close via West Hampstead Thameslink, West Hampstead station, Waterloo station, London Waterloo, Axminster, and Rail Station in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton DART Parkway to Tapstone Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 6h 20m.

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