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How to get fromGillingham to Chardby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train, line 30 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Axminstertrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Essex Closebus bus 30
    1h 41m

  2. Drive 37.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gillingham to Chardcar car 37.3 mi
    45 min
    £10–14

  3. Train, line 96 bus

    1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Crewkernetrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
    2. Take the bus from Crewkerne station to Boden Streetbus bus 96 / ...
    2h 30m
    £14–29

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gillingham to Chardtaxi taxi 37.3 mi
    45 min
    £75–95

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  • Distance: 47.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 41m

What companies run services between Gillingham, Dorset, England and Chard, England?

There is no direct connection from Gillingham to Chard. However, you can take the train to Axminster, walk to Rail Station, then take the line 30 bus to Essex Close. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Boden Street via Crewkerne and Crewkerne station in around 2h 30m.

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