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

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There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Chard by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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 56m

  2. Drive 87.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Chardcar car 87.5 mi
    1h 42m
    £22–31

  3. Train, line 30 bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain train Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
    2. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Essex Closebus bus 30
    3h 9m

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  • Distance: 102.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Chard, England?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff 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 drive from Cardiff to Chard in around 1h 42m.

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