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How to get fromSwanage to Chardby bus, train, car or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Swanage to Chard by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 40 bus, train, bus, line 30 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wareham Stationbus bus 40
    2. Take the train from Wareham to Weymouthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus bus X53
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus bus X53 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Trinity Square to Essex Closebus bus 30
    5h 10m

  2. Drive 53.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swanage to Chardcar car 53.8 mi
    1h 18m
    £14–20

  3. Line 40 bus, train, line 30 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wareham Stationbus bus 40
    2. Take the train from Wareham to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Salisburytrain train
    4. Take the train from Salisbury to Axminstertrain train
    5. Take the bus from Rail Station to Essex Closebus bus 30
    5h 47m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Swanage to Chardtaxi taxi 53.8 mi
    1h 18m
    £110–140

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Swanage to Chard. However, you can take the line 40 bus to Wareham Station, walk to Wareham, take the train to Weymouth, walk to Weymouth station, take the bus to Bus Station, take the bus to Trinity Square, then take the line 30 bus to Essex Close. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Essex Close via Wareham Station, Wareham, Southampton Central, Salisbury, Axminster, and Rail Station in around 5h 47m.

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