The average bus between Swanage and Chard takes 13h 41m and the fastest bus takes 5h 47m. The bus service runs several times per day from Swanage 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 4 times a day between Swanage and Chard. The earliest departure is at 9:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swanage is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Chard at 12:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Lulworth Cove and take an average of 13h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Swanage 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 Swanage to Chard. However, there are services departing from Swanage station and arriving at Chard station via Lulworth Cove. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 41m.
Swanage to Chard bus services, operated by More Bus, depart from Bus Station.
Swanage to Chard bus services, operated by More Bus, arrive at Trinity Square station.
The distance between Swanage and Chard is 76.5 km. The road distance is 131 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Essex Close via Lulworth Cove, Kings Statue, Bus Station, and Trinity Square in around 5h 36m.