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

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Chard is to bus which costs £45 - £75 and takes 11h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Chard is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Chard?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Chard. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Tapstone Road via Manchester Central Coach Station, Park & Ride and Taunton Town Centre Stop I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Chard?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Chard. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Taunton via Preston and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Chard?

The distance between Blackpool and Chard is 282 miles. The road distance is 256.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackpool to Chard without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 52m and costs £120 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Blackpool to Chard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Chard bus from?

Blackpool to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Chard train from?

Blackpool to Chard train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Blackpool to Chard?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Chard is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 52m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 11h 15m.

Where does the Blackpool to Chard bus arrive?

Blackpool to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Blackpool to Chard train arrive?

Blackpool to Chard train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Blackpool to Chard?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Chard is 257 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Blackpool to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1699+ hotels available in Chard.

Blackpool to Chard - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Blackpool to Chard by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 52m
£126–205
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Park & Ridebus Cf8
3. Take the bus from Park & Ride to County Hallbus Cf9
11h 15m
£45–75
Drive 255.1 mi
1. Drive from Blackpool to Chardcar 255.1 mi
4h 27m
£64–92
Train to Liverpool, fly, train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LPL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
9h 9m
£92–234
Train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Tauntontrain Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
8h 9m
£109–176
Train via Liverpool
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain
8h 50m
£100–196
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane MAN - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
9h 8m
£92–220

Blackpool to Chard by train and bus

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Distance: 279.9 mi
Duration: 6h 52m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Chard via Preston, Birmingham New Street, and Taunton in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Tapstone Road via Manchester Central Coach Station, Park & Ride, County Hall, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 11h 15m.

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