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

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There are 3 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
    3h 22m

  2. Drive 80.9 mi

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

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Weymouthtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus bus X53 / ...
    5h 1m

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  • Distance: 94 mi
  • Duration: 3h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Southampton to Chard. However, you can take the train to Salisbury, take the train to Axminster, walk to Rail Station, then take the line 30 bus to Essex Close. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southampton Central to Essex Close via Weymouth, Weymouth station, Bus Station, and Trinity Square in around 5h 1m.

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