The average bus between Dorchester and Chard takes 4h 33m and the fastest bus takes 2h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dorchester 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 Dorchester and Chard. The earliest departure is at 7:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dorchester is at 7:03 PM which arrives into Chard at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dorchester 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 Dorchester to Chard. However, there are services departing from Dorchester station and arriving at Chard station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
Dorchester to Chard bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, depart from Top O Town station.
Dorchester to Chard bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, arrive at Essex Close station.
The distance between Dorchester and Chard is 40.9 km. The road distance is 64 km.
You can take a bus from Top O Town to Essex Close via Bus Station and Trinity Square in around 2h 52m.