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 4m.

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 East Street Tescos via Bus Station, London Victoria, Bus Station and Taunton Town Centre Stop I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.

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 46m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 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 Bus Station.

Train or bus from Dover to Chard?

The best way to get from Dover to Chard is to train via London which takes 5h 57m and costs £95 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 10h 4m.

Where does the Dover to Chard bus arrive?

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

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 1703+ 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
4h 46m
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 4m
£42–98
Train, bus, line 96 bus
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from Hammersmith Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Sf2
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Boden Streetbus 96 / ...
8h 36m
Drive 213.4 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Chardcar 213.4 mi
3h 35m
£53–76
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 / ...
5h 57m
£96–223
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 22m
£93–215

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 241.3 mi
Duration: 4h 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 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Priory Street to East Street Tescos via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Bus Station, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 10h 4m.

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