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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chard and Bournemouth takes 16h 26m and the fastest bus takes 15h 54m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Chard to Bournemouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

16h 26m
Duration
69 mi
Distance
£14
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Chard to Bournemouth bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Chard and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 4:16 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Chard is at 6:11 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Trinity Square and take an average of 16h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    First Buses of SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetNational Express16h 9m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    First Buses of SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetNational Express16h 9m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    First Buses of SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetNational Express16h 9m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    First Buses of SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetNational Express15h 54m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    First Buses of SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetNational Express17h 49m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chard to Bournemouth? 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: 69.3 mi
  • Duration: 16h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Essex Close to Bournemouth Station via Trinity Square, Bus Station, and South Station in around 4h 47m.

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