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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Chard is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 10h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Chard is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Chard?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Chard. However, there are services departing from Priory Street and arriving at Essex Close via Bus Station, London Victoria, Bus Station and Taunton Town Centre Stop I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Chard?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Chard. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Taunton via Charing Cross station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

How far is it from Dover to Chard?

The distance between Dover and Chard is 243 miles. The road distance is 214.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Chard without a car is to train via Taunton Rail Station which takes 5h 36m and costs £100 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Dover to Chard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Chard bus from?

Dover to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Chard train from?

Dover to Chard train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Chard?

The best way to get from Dover to Chard is to train via Taunton Rail Station which takes 5h 36m and costs £100 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 10h 2m.

Where does the Dover to Chard bus arrive?

Dover to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Dover to Chard train arrive?

Dover to Chard train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Charing Cross station.

Can I drive from Dover to Chard?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Chard is 215 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Dover to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1724+ hotels available in Chard.

Dover to Chard - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train via Taunton Rail Station
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London Charing Crosstrain Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
5h 36m
£109–221
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 022 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 504 / ...
10h 2m
£41–98
Drive 213.4 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Chardcar 213.4 mi
3h 35m
£53–77
Train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 44m
£98–229
Train #2
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London Waterloo Easttrain Ramsgate - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
6h 10m
£96–222

Dover to Chard by train, subway, and bus

105Weekly Services

5h 36mAverage Duration

£109Cheapest Price

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Distance: 241.8 mi
Duration: 5h 36m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Essex Close via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, London Paddington, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, Taunton Town Centre Stop H, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Priory Street to Essex Close via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Bus Station, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 10h 2m.

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