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How to get fromSouthend-on-Sea to Chardby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Chard by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, line 30 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Essex Closebus bus 30
    5h
    £87–157

  2. Drive  183.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Chardcar car 183.4 mi
    3h 49m
    £45–65

  3. Fly from London Southend Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane SEN - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain train
    7h 56m
    £64–266

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain train Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Axminstertrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
    5h 43m
    £68–136

  5. Train to London City Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LCY - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain train
    7h 56m
    £276–376

London Southend Airport (SEN) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration4h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Chard, England?

You can take a train from Southend Central to Essex Close via West Ham, West Ham station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Axminster, and Rail Station in around 5h 43m.

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