What is the cheapest way to get from Chard to Poole?

The cheapest way to get from Chard to Poole is to drive which costs £13 - £19 and takes 1h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chard to Poole?

The fastest way to get from Chard to Poole is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs £13 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Chard and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Chard to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Essex Close and arriving at Poole station via Trinity Square, Bus Station, South Station and Tesco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Chard to Poole?

The distance between Chard and Poole is 74 miles. The road distance is 52.6 miles.

How do I travel from Chard to Poole without a car?

The best way to get from Chard to Poole without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Chard to Poole?

It takes approximately 4h to get from Chard to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chard to Poole bus from?

Chard to Poole bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Essex Close station.

Train or bus from Chard to Poole?

The best way to get from Chard to Poole is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can line 30 bus and bus, which costs and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the Chard to Poole bus arrive?

Chard to Poole bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Trinity Square station.

Can I drive from Chard to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Chard to Poole is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Chard to Poole.

Where can I stay near Poole?

There are 2471+ hotels available in Poole.

Chard to Poole - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 30 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Chard to Poole by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Statuebus X53 / ...
3. Take the train from Weymouth to Pooletrain
4h
Drive 52.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chard to Poolecar 52.3 mi
1h 13m
£13–19
Train
1. Take the train from Axminster to Salisburytrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 10m
£49–117
Line 30 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Essex Close to Trinity Squarebus 30
2. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus X51
4. Take the bus from South Station to Tescobus Cr8 / ...
5. Take the bus from Tesco to Poole stationbus X8
5h 24m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 73.9 mi
Duration: 4h

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

You can take a bus from Essex Close to Poole via Rail Station, Axminster, Salisbury, and Southampton Central in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essex Close to Poole station via Trinity Square, Bus Station, South Station, and Tesco in around 5h 24m.

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