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 19m.

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 19m and costs £13 - £20.

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 5h 22m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Chard to Swanage, including transfers.

Can I drive from Chard to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Chard to Swanage is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Chard to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2036+ hotels available in Swanage.

Chard to Swanage - 3 ways to travel via train, line 30 bus, bus

There are 3 ways to get from Chard to Swanage 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.

Line 30 bus, bus, train, line 40 bus
best
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 Kings Statuebus X53 / ...
4. Take the train from Weymouth to Warehamtrain
5. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus 40
5h 22m
Drive 54.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chard to Swanagecar 54.1 mi
1h 19m
£14–20
Line 30 bus, train, line 40 bus
1. Take the bus from St. Mary's Church to Rail Stationbus 30
2. Take the train from Axminster to Salisburytrain
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Warehamtrain
5. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus 40
6h 4m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chard to Swanage.

Launch map view

Distance: 78.6 mi
Duration: 5h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Chard to Swanage. However, you can take the line 30 bus to Trinity Square, take the bus to Bus Station, take the bus to Kings Statue, walk to Weymouth, take the train to Wareham, walk to Wareham Station, then take the line 40 bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St. Mary's Church to Bus Station via Rail Station, Axminster, Salisbury, Southampton Central, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 6h 4m.

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