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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Chard is to bus which costs £14 - £25 and takes 5h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Chard is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Chard?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Chard. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Essex Close via Bournemouth Station, South Station, Bus Station and Trinity Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

How far is it from Southampton to Chard?

The distance between Southampton and Chard is 95 miles. The road distance is 81.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Chard without a car is to train and line 30 bus which takes 3h 42m and costs £30 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Southampton to Chard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Chard bus from?

Southampton to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where does the Southampton to Chard bus arrive?

Southampton to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bournemouth Station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Chard?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Chard is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Southampton to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1693+ hotels available in Chard.

Southampton to Chard - 4 ways to travel via train, line 30 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 30 bus
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Axminstertrain
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Essex Closebus 30
3h 42m
£33–72
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to South Stationbus 035
3. Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus X51
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus X53 / ...
5h 53m
£14–25
Drive 80.9 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Chardcar 80.9 mi
1h 49m
£21–30
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bath Spatrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 174 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Ilminster Road Buswaybus 374
6h 8m
£34–61

Southampton to Chard by train and bus

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3h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 94 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Coach Station to Essex Close via Bournemouth Station, South Station, Bus Station, and Trinity Square in around 5h 53m.

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