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

The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Chard is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 7h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Chard is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Shrewsbury and Chard?

No, there is no direct bus from Shrewsbury station to Chard. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Essex Close via Birmingham Coach Station, Cabot Circus and Blackbrook BP Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

How far is it from Shrewsbury to Chard?

The distance between Shrewsbury and Chard is 197 miles. The road distance is 155.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Chard without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 18m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Shrewsbury to Chard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Chard bus from?

Shrewsbury to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Chard bus arrive?

Shrewsbury to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Shrewsbury to Chard?

Yes, the driving distance between Shrewsbury to Chard is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Shrewsbury to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1692+ hotels available in Chard.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain
3. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Tapstone Roadbus 30
5h 18m
£82–136
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
3. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Blackbrook BP Garagebus Fal
7h 14m
£30–70
Drive 154.7 mi
1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Chardcar 154.7 mi
3h 16m
£38–55
Train, line 30 bus
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Tauntontrain
3. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Essex Closebus 30
5h 36m
£70–127

Shrewsbury to Chard by train and bus

109Weekly Services

5h 18mAverage Duration

£82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 196.2 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Essex Close via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, Cabot Circus, and Blackbrook BP Garage in around 7h 14m.

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