The average bus between Dawlish and Chard takes 4h 20m and the fastest bus takes 2h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dawlish 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 Dawlish and Chard. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dawlish is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Chard at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 52m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Dawlish 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 Dawlish to Chard. However, there are services departing from Dawlish station and arriving at Chard station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Dawlish to Chard bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Lanherne station.
Dawlish to Chard bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Essex Close station.
The distance between Dawlish and Chard is 48.3 km. The road distance is 102 km.
You can take a bus from Lanherne to Essex Close via Bus Station, Exeter, and Blackbrook BP Garage in around 3h 41m.