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

The cheapest way to get from Chard to Swanage is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chard to Swanage is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Chard and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Chard to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from Essex Close and arriving at Bus Station via Trinity Square, Bus Station, Kings Statue and Wareham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Chard to Swanage?

The distance between Chard and Swanage is 79 miles. The road distance is 54.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chard to Swanage without a car is to line 30 bus and bus and train and line 40 bus which takes 4h 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Chard to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chard to Swanage bus from?

Chard to Swanage bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, depart from Trinity Square station.

Where does the Chard to Swanage bus arrive?

Chard to Swanage bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Chard to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Chard to Swanage is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Chard to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1909+ hotels available in Swanage.

Chard to Swanage - 6 ways to travel via train, line 30 bus, bus

There are 6 ways to get from Chard to Swanage by bus, train, car, or taxi

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

Line 30 bus, bus, train, line 40 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Essex Close to Trinity Square30
2. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Bus StationX53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings StatueX53 / ...
4. Take the train from Weymouth to Wareham
5. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Station40
4h 43m
Drive 54.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chard to Swanage54.1 mi
1h 18m
£14–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chard to Swanage54.1 mi
1h 18m
£110–140
Bus, train, line 40 bus
1. Take the bus from Caraway Close to The Borough96A
2. Take the train from Yeovil Pen Mill to Upwey
3. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Station40
5h 9m
£28–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Bus StationX53 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings StatueX53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Kings Statue to Wareham StationX54
6h 4m
Bus, line 40 bus
1. Take the bus from Boden Street to Bus Station96 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Car ParkCr4
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station40
6h 27m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 78.6 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Essex Close to Bus Station via Trinity Square, Bus Station, Kings Statue, and Wareham Station in around 6h 4m.

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