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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Chard is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Chard is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Chard?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Chard. However, there are services departing from Fleming Way and arriving at East Street Tescos via Town Bridge, Bus Station, Bus Station and The Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

How far is it from Swindon to Chard?

The distance between Swindon and Chard is 106 miles. The road distance is 84.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Chard without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 54m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Swindon to Chard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Chard bus from?

Swindon to Chard bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, depart from Fleming Way station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Chard?

The best way to get from Swindon to Chard is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £35 - £120. Alternatively, you can line 55 bus and bus, which costs and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Swindon to Chard bus arrive?

Swindon to Chard bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, arrive at Town Bridge station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Chard?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Chard is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Swindon to Chard.

Where can I stay near Chard?

There are 1559+ hotels available in Chard.

Swindon to Chard - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 55 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Swindon 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 Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
3. Take the bus from The Parade to East Street Tescosbus 30
2h 54m
Drive 84.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swindon to Chardcar 84.2 mi
1h 46m
£21–30
Train, bus via Mendip
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bath Spatrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 174 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Housebus 374
5h 27m
Train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
4h 9m
£36–112
Line 55 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Town Bridgebus 55
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 174 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Housebus 374
7h 50m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Swindon to Chard.

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Distance: 105.3 mi
Duration: 2h 54m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Essex Close via Bristol Temple Meads, Exeter St Davids, Axminster, and Rail Station in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to East Street Tescos via Town Bridge, Bus Station, Bus Station, and The Parade in around 7h 50m.

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