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How to get fromChard to Cardiffby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Line 30 bus, train via Bristol

    best
    1. Take the bus from Essex Close to Waterstonesbus bus 30
    2. Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3h 35m

  2. Drive 87.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chard to Cardiffcar car 87.3 mi
    1h 42m
    £22–31

  3. Line 30 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Essex Close to Waterstonesbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from County Hall to Bus Stationbus bus 106 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus bus
    5h 32m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4h 10m
    £56–131

  5. Line 30 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Essex Close to Waterstonesbus bus 30
    2. Take the train from Taunton to Cardiff Centraltrain train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
    4h 26m

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  • Distance: 102.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Essex Close to Cardiff North Road via Waterstones, County Hall, and Bristol Bus Station in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essex Close to Cardiff Central via Rail Station, Axminster, Exeter St Davids, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 4h 10m.

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