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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Chard is to bus via Leeds which costs £35 - £90 and takes 12h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Chard is to drive which takes 5h 40m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Chard?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Chard. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Essex Close via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Taunton Town Centre Stop I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Chard?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Chard. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Axminster via Newcastle, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Chard?

The distance between Sunderland and Chard is 437 miles. The road distance is 332.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Chard without a car is to train via London which takes 8h 13m and costs £150 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Sunderland to Chard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Chard bus from?

Sunderland to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Chard train from?

Sunderland to Chard train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Chard?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Chard is to train via London which takes 8h 13m and costs £150 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 12h 5m.

Where does the Sunderland to Chard bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sunderland to Chard train arrive?

Sunderland to Chard train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Chard?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Chard is 332 miles. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Sunderland to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1730+ hotels available in Chard.

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
8h 13m
£151–285
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 133 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 374
12h 24m
£36–88
Bus
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 133
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 105 / ...
12h 5m
£61–146
Drive 330.6 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Chardcar 330.6 mi
5h 40m
£81–117
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
3. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Tapstone Roadbus
5h 45m
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
8h 25m
£195–278
Fly Newcastle to Exeter, train, line 30 bus
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane NCL - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter Central to Axminstertrain
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Essex Closebus
6h 1m
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain
3. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Tapstone Roadbus
7h 2m
Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Axminstertrain
7h 33m
£118–281
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
7h 23m
£109–261

Sunderland to Chard by bus

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Distance: 434.6 mi
Duration: 8h 13m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Essex Close via Newcastle, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Axminster, and Rail Station in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Essex Close via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 12h 5m.

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