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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bournemouth and Chard takes 15h 21m and the fastest bus takes 14h 59m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Bournemouth to Chard. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

15h 21m
Duration
69 mi
Distance
£14
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Bournemouth to Chard bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Bournemouth and Chard. The earliest departure is at 7:15 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Chard at 10:39 AM. All services require a transfer at South Station and take an average of 15h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    National ExpressFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst Buses of Somerset15h 6m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    National ExpressFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst Buses of Somerset15h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    National ExpressFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst Buses of Somerset15h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    National ExpressFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst Buses of Somerset15h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    National ExpressFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst Buses of Somerset15h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    National ExpressFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst Buses of Somerset14h 59m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth to Chard? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 68.8 mi
  • Duration: 15h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Essex Close via South Station, Bus Station, and Trinity Square in around 4h 9m.

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