The average bus between Chard and Poole takes 12h 50m and the fastest bus takes 4h 56m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chard to Poole. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Chard and Poole. The earliest departure is at 9:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chard is at 6:11 PM which arrives into Poole at 1:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Trinity Square and take an average of 12h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Chard to Poole? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Chard to Poole. However, there are services departing from Chard station and arriving at Poole station via Trinity Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.
Chard to Poole bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Essex Close station.
Chard to Poole bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Poole station.
The distance between Chard and Poole is 70.8 km. The road distance is 114 km.
You can take a bus from Essex Close to Poole station via Trinity Square, Bus Station, South Station, and Tesco in around 5h 19m.