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How to get fromChard to Southend-on-Seaby train, car, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Chard to Southend-on-Sea by train, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Axminster to London Waterlootrain train Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
    5h 5m
    £78–182

  2. Drive 183.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chard to Southend-on-Seacar car 183.6 mi
    3h 50m
    £45–65

  3. Train to Exeter, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EXT - LCY
    3. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain train
    8h 1m
    £246–514

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Essex Close to Taunton Town Centre Kbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop H to Taunton Rail Stationbus bus 1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Taunton to London Paddingtontrain train
    4. Take the train from London Paddington to Stratfordtrain train
    5. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain train
    5h 21m

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London Southend Airport

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane plane BRS - SEN
    7h 14m
    £63–233

Chard to Southend-on-Sea by bus, train, and subway

Calendar121Weekly Services
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 192.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Chard, England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

You can take a bus from Essex Close to Southend Central via Rail Station, Axminster, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 5h 5m.

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