The average bus between Swanage and Chard takes 12h 28m 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 5 times a day between Swanage and Chard. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swanage is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Chard at 10:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Wareham Station and take an average of 12h 28m. 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 Kings Statue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.
Swanage to Chard bus services, operated by More Bus, depart from Wareham Station.
Swanage to Chard bus services, operated by More Bus, arrive at Rail Station.
The distance between Swanage and Chard is 76.5 km. The road distance is 132 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Essex Close via Wareham Station, Kings Statue, Bus Station, and Rail Station in around 5h 11m.