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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Chard is to bus which costs £11 - £17 and takes 6h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Chard is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Chard?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Chard. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Tapstone Road via Crown Hotel, Car Park and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Chard?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Chard. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Axminster via Southampton Central and Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Poole to Chard?

The distance between Poole and Chard is 74 miles. The road distance is 52.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Chard without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 47m and costs £17 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Poole to Chard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Chard bus from?

Poole to Chard bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Chard train from?

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

Train or bus from Poole to Chard?

The best way to get from Poole to Chard is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs £40 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £17 and takes 6h 12m.

Where does the Poole to Chard bus arrive?

Poole to Chard bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Poole to Chard train arrive?

Poole to Chard train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Poole to Chard?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Chard is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Poole to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1680+ hotels available in Chard.

Poole to Chard - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain
2. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus X53 / ...
4h 47m
£18–33
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Car Park to Bus Stationbus Cr4
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tapstone Roadbus 96A
6h 12m
£11–17
Train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 21m
£45–98
Drive 52.1 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Chardcar 52.1 mi
1h 13m
£13–19

Poole to Chard by train and bus

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Distance: 73.4 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Essex Close via Southampton Central, Salisbury, Axminster, and Rail Station in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poole station to Tapstone Road via Crown Hotel, Car Park, and Bus Station in around 6h 12m.

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