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 - £70 and takes 11h 1m.

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 Pencester Road and arriving at Tapstone Road via Sewage Works, Town Hall and Taunton Town Centre Stop I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.

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 Axminster via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

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 and bus which takes 5h 46m and costs £95 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m 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 Pencester Road 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 London which takes 6h 42m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 11h 1m.

Where does the Dover to Chard bus arrive?

Dover to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.

Where does the Dover to Chard train arrive?

Dover to Chard train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl 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 1695+ hotels available in Chard.

Dover to Chard - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain
3. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Tapstone Roadbus 30
5h 46m
£99–188
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pencester Road to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G39
2. Take the bus from Town Hall to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 374
11h 1m
£40–67
Train, bus via London
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London Charing Crosstrain Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Merry Monkbus Sf3
10h 36m
Drive 213.4 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Chardcar 213.4 mi
3h 35m
£54–78
Train via London
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 / ...
6h 42m
£93–184
Train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London Waterloo Easttrain Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
7h 6m
£91–181

Dover to Chard by train, subway, and bus

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Distance: 241.4 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Essex Close via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Axminster, and Rail Station in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pencester Road to Tapstone Road via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, Sewage Works, Town Hall, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 11h 1m.

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