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How to get fromSouthampton to Chardby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, line 30 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Salisburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Axminstertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Essex Closebus bus 30
    4h 9m
    £33–71

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southampton Central Station to Bournemouthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to South Stationbus bus 035
    3. Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus bus X51
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus bus X53 / ...
    6h 47m
    £13–24

  3. Drive  80.9 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to Chardcar car 80.9 mi
    1h 49m
    £20–29

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Tauntontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Tapstone Roadbus bus 30
    4h 21m
    £43–79

Southampton to Chard by train and bus

Calendar83Weekly Services
Duration4h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 94 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Southampton Central Station to Essex Close via Bournemouth Station, South Station, Bus Station, and Trinity Square in around 6h 47m.

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