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How to get fromChard to Swindonby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chard to Swindon by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Essex Close to Taunton Town Centre Kbus bus 30
    2. Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swindontrain train
    3h 22m
    £39–72

  2. Bus, train via Mendip

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Bus Stationbus bus 374
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 174 / ...
    3. Take the train from Bath Spa to Swindontrain train
    5h 22m
    £19–33

  3. Bus, train via Bristol

    1. Take the bus from Essex Close to Taunton Town Centre Kbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop H to Taunton Rail Stationbus bus 1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Swindontrain train
    3h 27m
    £40–76

  4. Drive  84.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chard to Swindoncar car 84.5 mi
    1h 50m
    £21–30

  5. Line 30 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Essex Close to Rail Stationbus bus 30
    2. Take the train from Axminster to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Swindontrain train
    4h 15m
    £35–73

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  • Distance: 103.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Chard to Swindon. However, you can take the bus to Taunton Town Centre K, walk to Castle Way, take the bus to Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, walk to Taunton, take the train to Bristol Parkway, then take the train to Swindon. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essex Close to Swindon via Taunton Town Centre K, Taunton Town Centre Stop H, Taunton Rail Station, Taunton, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 27m.

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