The average bus between Chard and Swanage takes 8h 3m and the fastest bus takes 5h 17m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chard to Swanage. 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 Swanage. The earliest departure is at 7:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chard is at 6:11 PM which arrives into Swanage at 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Trinity Square and take an average of 8h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Chard to Swanage? 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 Swanage. However, there are services departing from Chard station and arriving at Swanage station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
Chard to Swanage bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Trinity Square station.
Chard to Swanage bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Wareham Station.
The distance between Chard and Swanage is 76.5 km. The road distance is 132 km.
You can take a bus from Essex Close to Bus Station via Trinity Square, Bus Station, Kings Statue, and Wareham Station in around 5h 36m.