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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Chard is to bus which costs £13 - £18 and takes 6h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Chard is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Chard?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Chard. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Essex Close via Wareham Station, Kings Statue, Bus Station and Trinity Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

How far is it from Swanage to Chard?

The distance between Swanage and Chard is 79 miles. The road distance is 54.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Chard without a car is to line 40 bus and train and bus and line 30 bus which takes 5h 45m and costs £17 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Swanage to Chard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Chard bus from?

Swanage to Chard bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, depart from Wareham Station.

Where does the Swanage to Chard bus arrive?

Swanage to Chard bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, arrive at Kings Statue station.

Can I drive from Swanage to Chard?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Chard is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Swanage to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1680+ hotels available in Chard.

Swanage to Chard - 4 ways to travel via train, line 40 bus, bus

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

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Line 40 bus, train, bus, line 30 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wareham Stationbus 40
2. Take the train from Wareham to Weymouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus X53 / ...
5. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Essex Closebus 30
5h 45m
£17–31
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Kings Statuebus X54
2. Take the bus from Kings Statue to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus X53 / ...
6h 53m
£13–18
Line 40 bus, train, line 30 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wareham Stationbus 40
2. Take the train from Wareham to Upweytrain
3. Take the train from Upwey to Yeovil Pen Milltrain
4. Take the train from Yeovil Pen Mill to Axminstertrain
5. Take the bus from Rail Station to Essex Closebus 30
6h 39m
£30–58
Drive 54 mi
1. Drive from Swanage to Chardcar 54 mi
1h 19m
£14–20

Swanage to Chard by bus and train

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5h 45mAverage Duration

£17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 78.1 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Essex Close via Wareham Station, Kings Statue, Bus Station, and Trinity Square in around 6h 53m.

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