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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Chard is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 2h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Chard is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Chard?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Chard. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Axminster via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Chard?

The distance between Portsmouth and Chard is 119 miles. The road distance is 102.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Chard without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £45 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Portsmouth to Chard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Chard train from?

Portsmouth to Chard train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Where does the Portsmouth to Chard train arrive?

Portsmouth to Chard train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Salisbury station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Chard?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Chard is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Portsmouth to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1698+ hotels available in Chard.

Portsmouth to Chard - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 30 bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Portsmouth to Chard by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Salisburytrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 7m
£48–98
Drive 101.8 mi
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1. Drive from Portsmouth to Chardcar 101.8 mi
2h 2m
£25–36
Bus, train, line 30 bus
1. Take the bus from City Shops South to Central Stationbus X5 / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Weymouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus X53 / ...
5. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Essex Closebus 30
7h 5m
£35–69

Portsmouth to Chard by train and bus

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4h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 118.5 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Essex Close via Salisbury, Axminster, and Rail Station in around 4h 7m.

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