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

The cheapest way to get from Orpington to Chard is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Orpington to Chard is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Orpington and Chard?

No, there is no direct bus from Orpington to Chard. However, there are services departing from High Street /Orpington War Memorial and arriving at Boden Street via Trafalgar Square, Hammersmith Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Orpington and Chard?

No, there is no direct train from Orpington to Chard. However, there are services departing from Orpington and arriving at Axminster via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Orpington to Chard?

The distance between Orpington and Chard is 167 miles. The road distance is 153.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Orpington to Chard without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs £60 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Orpington to Chard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Orpington to Chard bus from?

Orpington to Chard bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from High Street /Orpington War Memorial station.

Where do I catch the Orpington to Chard train from?

Orpington to Chard train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.

Train or bus from Orpington to Chard?

The best way to get from Orpington to Chard is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs £60 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus and line 96 bus, which costs and takes 8h 20m.

Where does the Orpington to Chard bus arrive?

Orpington to Chard bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross station.

Where does the Orpington to Chard train arrive?

Orpington to Chard train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Axminster station.

Can I drive from Orpington to Chard?

Yes, the driving distance between Orpington to Chard is 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Orpington to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1733+ hotels available in Chard.

Orpington to Chard - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 30 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 10m
£62–153
Drive 152.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Orpington to Chardcar 152.4 mi
3h 9m
£38–54
Train, bus, line 30 bus
1. Take the train from Orpington to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 504 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 21A / ...
4. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Essex Closebus 30
7h 15m
Bus, line 96 bus
1. Take the bus from High Street /Orpington War Memorial to Trafalgar Square/Charing Crossbus
2. Take the bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Sf2
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Boden Streetbus 96 / ...
8h 20m

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Distance: 166.1 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Axminster hourly. Tickets cost £55–140 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street /Orpington War Memorial to Boden Street via Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross, Trafalgar Square, Hammersmith Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 20m.

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