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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Chard is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Chard is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Chard?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Chard. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Essex Close via Wareham Station, Kings Statue, Bus Station and Trinity Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

How far is it from Poole to Chard?

The distance between Poole and Chard is 74 miles. The road distance is 52.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Chard without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 56m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Poole to Chard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Chard bus from?

Poole to Chard bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, depart from Wareham Station.

Train or bus from Poole to Chard?

The best way to get from Poole to Chard is to train which takes 5h and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Poole to Chard bus arrive?

Poole to Chard bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, arrive at Kings Statue station.

Can I drive from Poole to Chard?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Chard is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Poole to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1734+ hotels available in Chard.

Poole to Chard - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Poole 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 Poole to Weymouthtrain
2. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus X53 / ...
4h 56m
Drive 52.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poole to Chardcar 52.1 mi
1h 13m
£13–19
Train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Axminstertrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h
£49–115
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Kings Statuebus X54 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kings Statue to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus X53 / ...
6h 29m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 73.3 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Essex Close via Southampton Central, Salisbury, Axminster, and Rail Station in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poole station to Essex Close via Wareham Station, Kings Statue, Bus Station, and Trinity Square in around 6h 29m.

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