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

The cheapest way to get from Dorking to Chard is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorking to Chard is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Dorking and Chard?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorking to Chard. However, there are services departing from West Street and arriving at Essex Close via Kingston Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station and Taunton Town Centre Stop I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

How far is it from Dorking to Chard?

The distance between Dorking and Chard is 166 miles. The road distance is 131.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dorking to Chard without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 12m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Dorking to Chard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorking to Chard bus from?

Dorking to Chard bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from West Street station.

Train or bus from Dorking to Chard?

The best way to get from Dorking to Chard is to line 465 bus and bus and line 21 bus which takes 7h 33m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 4h 46m.

Where does the Dorking to Chard bus arrive?

Dorking to Chard bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Cromwell Road Bus Station.

Can I drive from Dorking to Chard?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorking to Chard is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Dorking to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1154+ hotels available in Chard.

Dorking to Chard - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 465 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Dorking to Chard by train, bus, 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.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Dorking Deepdene to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Tauntontrain
3. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Essex Closebus 30
4h 12m
Drive 130.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dorking to Chardcar 130.5 mi
2h 33m
£33–47
Line 465 bus, bus, line 21 bus
1. Take the bus from West Street to Cromwell Road Bus Stationbus 465
2. Take the bus from Kingston Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 504 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 21 / ...
5. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Essex Closebus 30
7h 33m
Train
1. Take the train from Woking to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 46m
£53–127

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Map of how to get from Dorking to Chard.

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Distance: 165.2 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a bus from West Street to Essex Close via Cromwell Road Bus Station, Kingston Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, South Western Railway operates a train from Woking to Axminster hourly. Tickets cost £45–110 and the journey takes 2h 16m.

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