There are 5 ways to get from Chard to Dover by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Axminster to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
6h 8m£94–200Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Cabot Circusbus Fal
- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
9h 27m£41–101Drive 214.6 mi
- Drive from Chard to Dovercar 214.6 mi
3h 35m£54–77Train
- Take the train from Axminster to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo East to Dover Priorytrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
6h 32m£92–198Train via Taunton Rail Station
- Take the train from Taunton to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from London Charing Cross to Dover Priorytrain London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
6h 39m£107–193
Chard to Dover by bus, train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chard to Dover is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 9h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Chard to Dover is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Chard to Dover. However, there are services departing from Essex Close and arriving at Pencester Road via Blackbrook BP Garage, Bus Station, London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Chard to Dover. However, there are services departing from Axminster and arriving at Dover Priory via Waterloo station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Chard and Dover is 234 miles. The road distance is 215.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chard to Dover without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 8m and costs £90 - £200.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Chard to Dover, including transfers.
Chard to Dover bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Blackbrook BP Garage station.
Chard to Dover train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
The best way to get from Chard to Dover is to train via London which takes 6h 8m and costs £90 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 9h 27m.
What companies run services between Chard, England and Dover, England?
You can take a bus from Essex Close to Dover Priory via Rail Station, Axminster, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essex Close to Pencester Road via Ilminster Road Busway, Blackbrook BP Garage, Cabot Circus, Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 9h 27m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–120
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–120
- Website
- South Western Railway
Bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Cabot Circus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
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More Questions & Answers
Chard to Dover bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Cabot Circus station.
Chard to Dover train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chard to Dover is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Chard to Dover.
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