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

The cheapest way to get from Chard to Dover is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chard to Dover is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Chard and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Chard to Dover. However, there are services departing from Essex Close and arriving at Pencester Road via Blackbrook BP Garage, Bus Station, London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Chard and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Chard to Dover. However, there are services departing from Axminster and arriving at Dover Priory via Waterloo station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

How far is it from Chard to Dover?

The distance between Chard and Dover is 234 miles. The road distance is 215.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chard to Dover without a car is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs £90 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Chard to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chard to Dover bus from?

Chard to Dover bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Blackbrook BP Garage station.

Where do I catch the Chard to Dover train from?

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

Train or bus from Chard to Dover?

The best way to get from Chard to Dover is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 38m.

Where does the Chard to Dover bus arrive?

Chard to Dover bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Cabot Circus station.

Where does the Chard to Dover train arrive?

Chard to Dover train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Chard to Dover?

Yes, the driving distance between Chard to Dover is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Chard to Dover.

Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 1105+ hotels available in Dover.

Chard to Dover - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Axminster to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
6h 23m
£94–185
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Cabot Circusbus Fal
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
9h 38m
£35–58
Drive 214.6 mi
1. Drive from Chard to Dovercar 214.6 mi
3h 35m
£54–77
Train via Taunton Rail Station
1. Take the train from Taunton to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Dover Priorytrain London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
6h 39m
£107–188
Train #2
1. Take the train from Axminster to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Dover Priorytrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
6h 48m
£87–183

Chard to Dover by bus and foot

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Distance: 232.6 mi
Duration: 6h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Essex Close to Dover Priory via Rail Station, Axminster, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essex Close to Pencester Road via Ilminster Road Busway, Blackbrook BP Garage, Cabot Circus, Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 9h 38m.

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