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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 via Bristol

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
    3. Take the bus from The Parade to Essex Closebus30
    3h 4m
  2. Drive 87.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Chardcar87.5 mi
    1h 41m
    £22–32
  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to TauntontrainCardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
    2. Take the bus from The Parade to The Guildhallbus30
    3h 8m

Questions & Answers

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 Station, take the bus to Town Centre H, walk to The Parade, then take the bus to Essex Close. Alternatively, you can drive from Cardiff to Chard in around 1h 41m.

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