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How to get fromNewcastle upon Tyne to Chardby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Chard by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Tauntontrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    7h 4m
    £159–235

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk078
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Taunton Town Centre Kbus bus 374
    12h 2m
    £40–62

  3. Drive  336.7 mi

    1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Chardcar car 336.7 mi
    5h 47m
    £83–120

  4. Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Tapstone Roadbus bus
    5h 17m
    £53–130

  5. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 133 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105 / ...
    12h 32m
    £56–99

  6. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain train
    6h 53m
    £93–248

  7. Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain train
    6h 36m
    £123–387

  8. Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane NCL - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Salisbury to Axminstertrain train
    7h 23m
    £113–270

  9. Fly Newcastle to Exeter, train, line 30 bus

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane NCL - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Essex Closebus bus
    5h 54m
    £103–222

Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 372.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Chard, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Taunton every 3 hours. Tickets cost £150–230 and the journey takes 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Tapstone Road via Bristol Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 12h 2m.

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