The average bus between Dover and Chard takes 12h 39m and the fastest bus takes 10h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dover 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.
Buses run 3 times a day between Dover and Chard. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 3:39 PM which arrives into Chard at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 12h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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16h 30m • 4 changes
Want to know about travelling from Dover 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Chard. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Chard station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.
Dover to Chard bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Bus Station.
Dover to Chard bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Dover and Chard is 300.2 km. The road distance is 416 km.
You can take a bus from Priory Street to Essex Close via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Bus Station, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 10h 2m.