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

The cheapest way to get from Melksham to Chard is to bus which costs £8 - £15 and takes 6h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melksham to Chard is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Melksham and Chard?

No, there is no direct bus from Melksham to Chard. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Tapstone Road via Bus Station, Bus Station and Taunton Town Centre Stop I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Melksham to Chard?

The distance between Melksham and Chard is 91 miles. The road distance is 58.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Melksham to Chard without a car is to line 272 bus and train and bus which takes 3h 56m and costs £27 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Melksham to Chard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melksham to Chard bus from?

Melksham to Chard bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Melksham to Chard bus arrive?

Melksham to Chard bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Melksham to Chard?

Yes, the driving distance between Melksham to Chard is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Melksham to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1699+ hotels available in Chard.

Melksham to Chard - 5 ways to travel via train, line 272 bus, and bus

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

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Line 272 bus, train, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Stationbus 272 / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
3. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Tapstone Roadbus 30
3h 56m
£27–54
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 174 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 374
6h 51m
£8–15
Train, line 30 bus
1. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Essex Closebus 30
3h 58m
£26–55
Drive 58.1 mi
1. Drive from Melksham to Chardcar 58.1 mi
1h 19m
£15–21
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Tauntontrain London Paddington - Paignton / ...
2. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Tapstone Roadbus 30
4h 3m
£26–49

Melksham to Chard by train and bus

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3h 58mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 90.2 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Melksham, Wiltshire, England and Chard, England?

You can take a bus from Market Place to Tapstone Road via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 6h 51m.

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