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

The cheapest way to get from Chard to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £10 - £18 and takes 4h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chard to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Chard and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Chard to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Essex Close and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Trinity Square, Bus Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Chard and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Chard to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Axminster and arriving at Bournemouth via Salisbury and Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

How far is it from Chard to Bournemouth?

The distance between Chard and Bournemouth is 80 miles. The road distance is 56.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chard to Bournemouth without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 59m and costs £19 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Chard to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chard to Bournemouth bus from?

Chard to Bournemouth bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, depart from Trinity Square station.

Where do I catch the Chard to Bournemouth train from?

Chard to Bournemouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.

Train or bus from Chard to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Chard to Bournemouth is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £40 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £18 and takes 4h 47m.

Where does the Chard to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Chard to Bournemouth bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Chard to Bournemouth train arrive?

Chard to Bournemouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Salisbury station.

Can I drive from Chard to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Chard to Bournemouth is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Chard to Bournemouth.

Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

There are 2625+ hotels available in Bournemouth.

Chard to Bournemouth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 96 bus

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Garagebus X53 / ...
3. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain
3h 59m
£19–38
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus X51
3. Take the bus from South Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
4h 47m
£10–18
Train
1. Take the train from Axminster to Salisburytrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 13m
£43–94
Drive 56.5 mi
1. Drive from Chard to Bournemouthcar 56.5 mi
1h 22m
£14–21
Line 96 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Boden Street to Bus Stationbus 96 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Car Parkbus Cr4
3. Take the bus from Car Park to Market Placebus Cr4
4. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Stationbus X8
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Terrace Roadbus m1 / ...
6h 5m
£14–20

Chard to Bournemouth by bus and train

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Distance: 79.1 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Essex Close to Bournemouth via Rail Station, Axminster, Salisbury, and Southampton Central in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essex Close to Bournemouth Station via Trinity Square, Bus Station, and South Station in around 4h 47m.

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