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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Chard is to bus via Bus Station which costs £27 - £70 and takes 10h 20m.

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 33m 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 Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal and arriving at East Street Tescos via Sloane Square, Hammersmith Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.

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 4h 48m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m 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 FlixBus, depart from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal station.

Train or bus from Dover to Chard?

The best way to get from Dover to Chard is to bus which takes 8h 44m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via London, which costs £45 - £160 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Dover to Chard bus arrive?

Dover to Chard bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Dover to Chard?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Chard is 215 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Dover to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1514+ hotels available in Chard.

Dover to Chard - 6 ways to travel via train, 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 Intl
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Taunton
3. Take the bus from The Parade to Essex Close30
4h 48m
Bus via Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pencester Road to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals007
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Station404 / ...
10h 20m
£28–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to London Victoria1710 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Bus StationSf2
8h 44m
Drive 213.4 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Chard213.4 mi
3h 33m
£53–76
Train via London
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras IntlRamsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to AxminsterLondon Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 50m
£49–153
Train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London Waterloo EastRamsgate - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to AxminsterLondon Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
6h 12m
£43–153

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 241.6 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to East Street Tescos via London Victoria, Sloane Square, Hammersmith Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 44m. 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 5h 50m.

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