There are 4 ways to get from Newquay to Chard by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bus Station to County Hallbus 805
5h 2m£23–38Bus, train
- Take the bus from Great Western Hotel to Bus Stationbus 21 / ...
- Take the train from St Austell to Tauntontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
6h 10m£56–106Drive 111.6 mi
- Drive from Newquay to Chardcar 111.6 mi
2h 5m£28–40Train
- Take the train from Newquay to Partrain
- Take the train from Par to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
6h 15m£56–104
Newquay to Chard by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newquay to Chard is to bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Newquay to Chard is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Newquay station to Chard. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Tapstone Road via Taunton Town Centre Stop I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Newquay to Chard. However, there are services departing from Newquay and arriving at Axminster via Par and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Newquay and Chard is 147 miles. The road distance is 112.2 miles.
The best way to get from Newquay to Chard without a car is to bus which takes 5h 2m and costs £22 - £40.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Newquay to Chard, including transfers.
Newquay to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Newquay to Chard train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newquay station.
The best way to get from Newquay to Chard is to bus which takes 5h 2m and costs £22 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Newquay, England and Chard, England?
National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to County Hall once a week. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newquay to Essex Close via Par, Exeter St Davids, Axminster, and Rail Station in around 6h 15m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from St Austell to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newquay to Par
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Par to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from St Austell to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Par to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to County Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0808 196 2632
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go Cornwall Bus
Bus from Great Western Hotel to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Go Cornwall Bus
- Single
- £3
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Great Western Hotel to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
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Booking & Getting There
Newquay to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at County Hall station.
Newquay to Chard train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Par station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newquay to Chard is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Newquay to Chard.
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