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

The cheapest way to get from Melksham to Chard is to bus which costs £8 - £18 and takes 5h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melksham to Chard is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Melksham and Chard?

No, there is no direct bus from Melksham to Chard. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Essex Close via Bath Abbey, Bus Station, Airport Tavern and Blackbrook BP Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Melksham to Chard?

The distance between Melksham and Chard is 77 miles. The road distance is 58.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Melksham to Chard without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 15m and costs £27 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Melksham to Chard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melksham to Chard bus from?

Melksham to Chard bus services, operated by Faresaver, depart from Market Place station.

Where does the Melksham to Chard bus arrive?

Melksham to Chard bus services, operated by Faresaver, arrive at Grand Parade station.

Can I drive from Melksham to Chard?

Yes, the driving distance between Melksham to Chard is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Melksham to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1695+ hotels available in Chard.

Melksham to Chard - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 30 bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Tauntontrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Tapstone Roadbus 30
3h 15m
£27–54
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 174 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Ilminster Road Buswaybus 374
5h 41m
£9–18
Train, line 30 bus
1. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Essex Closebus 30
3h 25m
£26–55
Drive 58.1 mi
1. Drive from Melksham to Chardcar 58.1 mi
1h 19m
£15–21
Line 272 bus, bus, line 30 bus
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Grand Paradebus 272 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bath Abbey to Amburybus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Airport Tavernbus A4
4. Take the bus from Airport Tavern to Blackbrook BP Garagebus Fal
5. Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Essex Closebus 30
4h 42m
£10–19

Melksham to Chard by train and bus

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3h 15mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 76.3 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Melksham, Wiltshire, England and Chard, England?

You can take a bus from Market Place to Essex Close via Grand Parade, Bath Abbey, Ambury, Bus Station, Airport Tavern, and Blackbrook BP Garage in around 4h 42m.

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