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

The cheapest way to get from Chard to Swanage is to bus which costs £12 - £19 and takes 6h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chard to Swanage is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Chard and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Chard to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Essex Close and arriving at Bus Station via Trinity Square, Bus Station, Kings Statue and Wareham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

How far is it from Chard to Swanage?

The distance between Chard and Swanage is 148 miles. The road distance is 54.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chard to Swanage without a car is to line 30 bus and train and bus which takes 5h 48m and costs £50 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Chard to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chard to Swanage bus from?

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

Where does the Chard to Swanage bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chard to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Chard to Swanage is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Chard to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2102+ hotels available in Swanage.

Chard to Swanage - 4 ways to travel via train, line 30 bus, bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Chard to Swanage by bus, train, or car

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Line 30 bus, train, bus
best
1. Take the bus from St. Mary's Church to Rail Stationbus 30
2. Take the train from Axminster to Salisburytrain
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Warehamtrain
5. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus 40 / ...
5h 48m
£53–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Statuebus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Kings Statue to Wareham Stationbus X54
6h 32m
£12–19
Bus, train, line 40 bus
1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Statuebus X53 / ...
3. Take the train from Weymouth to Pooletrain
4. Take the bus from Poole station to Bus Stationbus 40
6h 16m
£21–40
Drive 54.1 mi
1. Drive from Chard to Swanagecar 54.1 mi
1h 19m
£14–20

Chard to Swanage by bus and train

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5h 48mAverage Duration

£53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 146.7 mi
Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Essex Close to Bus Station via Trinity Square, Bus Station, Kings Statue, and Wareham Station in around 6h 32m.

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