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There are 5 ways to get from Chard to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 1m
    £122–183

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 105 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    10h 9m
    £50–90

  3. Drive  240.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chard to Prestoncar car 240.3 mi
    4h 1m
    £60–86

  4. Train, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRS - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    7h 57m
    £86–209

  5. Train, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BRS - LPL
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    8h 12m
    £87–220

Chard to Preston by bus, foot, and train

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration10h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 250.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

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

You can take a vehicle from Chard to Preston via Taunton and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 1m.

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