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 - £75 and takes 12h 56m.

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 Tapstone Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Taunton Town Centre Stop I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.

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 55m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Chard?

The distance between Sunderland and Chard is 361 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 55m and costs £140 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m 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 55m and costs £140 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £100 and takes 12h 21m.

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 1684+ hotels available in Chard.

Sunderland to Chard - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Sunderland to Chard by bus, plane, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
4. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Tapstone Roadbus
5h 14m
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 56m
£40–71
Train via London
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 55m
£148–252
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 21m
£57–97
Drive 330.6 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Chardcar 330.6 mi
5h 40m
£82–118
Bus to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain
4. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Tapstone Roadbus
6h 34m
Bus to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
4. Take the train from Salisbury to Axminstertrain
7h 24m
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 55m
£96–256
Bus to Newcastle, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane NCL - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
6h 14m
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
8h 55m
£157–242

Sunderland to Chard by train, foot, subway, and bus

68Weekly Services

8h 55mAverage Duration

£148Cheapest Price

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Distance: 358.7 mi
Duration: 5h 14m

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 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Tapstone Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 12h 21m.

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