The average bus between Chard and Dawlish takes 4h 11m and the fastest bus takes 3h 22m. 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 4 times a day between Chard and Dawlish. The earliest departure is at 7:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chard is at 5:41 PM which arrives into Dawlish at 9:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Rail Station and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want 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 Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Chard to Dawlish bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Rail 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 82 km.
You can take a bus from Essex Close to Lanherne via Rail Station and Bus Station in around 4h 8m.