The average bus between Chard and Dawlish takes 3h 22m and the fastest bus takes 2h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chard to Dawlish. 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 Chard and Dawlish. The earliest departure is at 10:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chard is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Dawlish at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Ilminster Road Busway and take an average of 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 14m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Chard to Dawlish? 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 Chard to Dawlish. However, there are services departing from Chard station and arriving at Dawlish station via Ilminster Road Busway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
Chard to Dawlish bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Essex Close station.
Chard to Dawlish bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Lanherne station.
The distance between Chard and Dawlish is 48.3 km. The road distance is 100 km.
You can take a bus from Essex Close to Lanherne via Ilminster Road Busway, Taunton BP Garage, Exeter, and Bus Station in around 3h 28m.