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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Chard is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 3h 35m.

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 - £75.

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 Dover and arriving at East Street Tescos via Stonebridge Park Station / Point Place, Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Way, Bus Station and Taunton Town Centre Stop I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.

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 9m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m 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 Euro Fratello Srl, depart from Dover station.

Train or bus from Dover to Chard?

The best way to get from Dover to Chard is to bus and line 96 bus which takes 9h 5m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via London, which costs £100 - £220 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Dover to Chard bus arrive?

Dover to Chard bus services, operated by Euro Fratello Srl, arrive at London Stonebridge 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 1582+ hotels available in Chard.

Dover to Chard - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 96 bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Dover 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 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 East Street Tescosbus 30
5h 9m
Drive 213.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dover to Chardcar 213.4 mi
3h 35m
£52–76
Bus, line 96 bus
1. Take the bus from Dover to Upminsterbus
2. Take the bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Sf2
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Boden Streetbus 96 / ...
9h 5m
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 25m
£104–212
Train
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 50m
£101–208
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dover to London Stonebridgebus
2. Take the bus from Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Way to Bus Stationbus W16
9h 51m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 241.3 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Dover to Boden Street via Upminster, Upminster station, Hammersmith, Hammersmith Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 5m. Alternatively, 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 25m.

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