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

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There are 5 ways to get from Swindon to Chard by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Tapstone Roadbus bus 30
    2h 53m
    £39–73

  2. Train, bus via Mendip

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bath Spatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 174 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Ilminster Road Buswaybus bus 374
    5h 5m
    £19–34

  3. Train, bus, line 30 bus

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Blackbrook BP Garagebus bus Fal
    3. Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Essex Closebus bus 30
    3h 41m
    £22–38

  4. Drive  83.1 mi

    1. Drive from Swindon to Chardcar car 83.1 mi
    1h 50m
    £21–30

  5. Train, line 30 bus

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Axminstertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Essex Closebus bus 30
    3h 50m
    £36–72

Swindon to Chard by train and bus

Calendar286Weekly Services
Duration2h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 105.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Swindon to Chard. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Taunton, walk to Taunton Rail Station, take the bus to Taunton Town Centre Stop H, walk to Taunton Town Centre Stop I, then take the bus to Tapstone Road. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swindon to Essex Close via Bristol Parkway, Bristol Parkway Stn, Cabot Circus, and Blackbrook BP Garage in around 3h 41m.

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