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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Chard is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 57 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Chard is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Chard?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Chard. However, there are services departing from Bell Street Car Park and arriving at Boden Street via Station Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Chard?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Chard is 53 miles. The road distance is 37.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Chard without a car is to bus and train and line 30 bus which takes 2h 45m and costs £21 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Shaftesbury to Chard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Chard bus from?

Shaftesbury to Chard bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Station Road.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Chard bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Chard?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Chard is 38 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Shaftesbury to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1693+ hotels available in Chard.

Shaftesbury to Chard - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 30 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Shaftesbury to Chard by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus, train, line 30 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bell Street Car Park to Gillingham Stationbus Cr2
2. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Axminstertrain
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Essex Closebus 30
2h 45m
£21–42
Drive 37.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Chardcar 37.6 mi
57 min
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shaftesbury to Chardtaxi 37.6 mi
57 min
£80–95
Train, line 96 bus
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Crewkernetrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the bus from Crewkerne station to Boden Streetbus 96 / ...
3h 38m
£16–32
Line 58 bus, line 96 bus
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Bus Stationbus 58
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Boden Streetbus 96 / ...
4h 36m
£11–20

Shaftesbury to Chard by bus and train

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2h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 52.4 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Boden Street via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), Templecombe, Station Road, and Bus Station in around 4h 36m.

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