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How to get fromChard to Southend-on-Seaby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Chard to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Axminster to London WaterlootrainExeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend CentraltrainLondon Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
    5h 6m
    £35–129

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boden Street to Bus Stationbus96 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Hammersmith Bus StationbusSf2
    3. Take the bus from Paddington Station to Coach StationbusA6
    9h 1m

  3. Drive 183.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chard to Southend-on-Seacar183.1 mi
    3h 47m
    £46–66

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)planeBRS - LCY
    3. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain
    7h 38m
    £243–472

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Essex Close to Market Housebus30
    2. Take the train from Taunton to London Paddingtontrain
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain
    5h 17m

Chard to Southend-on-Sea by bus, train, and subway

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chard, England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

You can take a bus from St. Mary's Church to Southend Central via Rail Station, Axminster, London Waterloo, Waterloo station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boden Street to Travel Centre via Bus Station, Hammersmith Bus Station, Bishops Bridge Road / Westbourne Terrace, Paddington Station, London Stansted Airport (STN), and Bus Station in around 9h 1m.

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