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

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

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  1. Bus, train, line 30 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bell Street Car Park to Gillingham Stationbus bus Cr2
    2. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Axminstertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Essex Closebus bus 30
    2h 41m

  2. Drive 37.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Chardcar car 37.6 mi
    57 min
    £10–14

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Shaftesbury to Chardtaxi taxi 37.6 mi
    57 min
    £80–95

  4. 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 / ...
    3h 33m
    £16–34

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  • Distance: 52.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Shaftesbury to Chard. However, you can take the bus to Gillingham Station, walk to Gillingham (Dorset), take the train to Axminster, walk to Rail Station, then take the line 30 bus to Essex Close. Alternatively, you can drive from Shaftesbury to Chard in around 57 min.

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