What is the cheapest way to get from St Ives to Chard?

The cheapest way to get from St Ives to Chard is to bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 7h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from St Ives to Chard?

The fastest way to get from St Ives to Chard is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between St Ives and Chard?

No, there is no direct bus from St Ives to Chard. However, there are services departing from The Terrace and arriving at Essex Close via Penzance Bus Station and Blackbrook BP Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

Is there a direct train between St Ives and Chard?

No, there is no direct train from St Ives to Chard. However, there are services departing from St Ives (Cornwall) and arriving at Axminster via St Erth and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from St Ives to Chard?

The distance between St Ives and Chard is 166 miles. The road distance is 138.4 miles.

How do I travel from St Ives to Chard without a car?

The best way to get from St Ives to Chard without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs £60 - £130.

How long does it take to get from St Ives to Chard?

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from St Ives to Chard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St Ives to Chard bus from?

St Ives to Chard bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Penzance Bus Station.

Where do I catch the St Ives to Chard train from?

St Ives to Chard train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from St Erth station.

Train or bus from St Ives to Chard?

The best way to get from St Ives to Chard is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 7h 13m.

Where does the St Ives to Chard bus arrive?

St Ives to Chard bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Taunton BP Garage station.

Where does the St Ives to Chard train arrive?

St Ives to Chard train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from St Ives to Chard?

Yes, the driving distance between St Ives to Chard is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from St Ives to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1695+ hotels available in Chard.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St Erth to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
6h 4m
£64–122
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to Taunton BP Garagebus Ukn49 / ...
7h 13m
£23–34
Drive 137.6 mi
1. Drive from St Ives to Chardcar 137.6 mi
2h 34m
£35–50
Bus via Truro
1. Take the bus from The Terrace to Bus Stationbus 14
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to County Hallbus 404 / ...
9h 35m
£25–42

St Ives to Chard by train and bus

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Distance: 164.6 mi
Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between St Ives, Cornwall, England and Chard, England?

You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Essex Close via St Erth, Exeter St Davids, Axminster, and Rail Station in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Penzance Bus Station to Taunton BP Garage twice daily. Tickets cost £18–27 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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