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How to get fromSwindon to Chardby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Swindon to Chard by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Tapstone Roadbus bus 30
    2h 47m

  2. Drive 84.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swindon to Chardcar car 84.2 mi
    1h 47m
    £21–30

  3. Train, bus, line 30 bus

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bath Spatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 174 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Taunton Town Centre Kbus bus 374
    4. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to Essex Closebus bus 30
    5h 19m

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  • Distance: 105.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Swindon to Chard. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Taunton, walk to Taunton Rail Station, take the bus to Taunton Town Centre Stop H, walk to Taunton Town Centre Stop I, then take the bus to Tapstone Road. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swindon to Essex Close via Bath Spa, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 5h 19m.

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