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Trip Overview

The average bus between Swanage and Chard takes 12h 9m and the fastest bus takes 5h 58m. 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.

12h 9m
Duration
82 mi
Distance
£15
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Swanage to Chard bus times

Buses run twice daily between Swanage and Chard. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swanage is at 2:00 PM which arrives into Chard at 10:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Wareham Station and take an average of 12h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    More BusFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst Buses of Somerset6h 14m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    More BusFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst Buses of Somerset19h • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    More BusFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst Buses of Somerset6h 14m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    More BusFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst Buses of Somerset19h • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    More BusFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst Buses of Somerset6h 14m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    More BusFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst Buses of Somerset19h • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    More BusFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst Buses of Somerset6h 14m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    More BusFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst Buses of Somerset19h • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    More BusFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst Buses of Somerset6h 14m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    More BusFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst Buses of Somerset20h 39m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    More BusFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst Buses of Somerset5h 58m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

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  • Distance: 82.4 mi
  • Duration: 12h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Essex Close via Wareham Station, Kings Statue, Bus Station, and Trinity Square in around 6h 7m.

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