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Trip Overview

The average bus between Portland and Chard takes 5h 40m and the fastest bus takes 3h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portland 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.

5h 40m
Duration
50 mi
Distance
£12
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Kings Statue to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus bus X53 / ...
3h 36m
£10–14

Portland to Chard bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Portland and Chard. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portland is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Chard at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Kings Statue and take an average of 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    First in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst Buses of Somerset3h 36m • 3 changes

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    First in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst Buses of Somerset3h 57m • 3 changes

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    First in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst Buses of Somerset3h 36m • 3 changes

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    First in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst Buses of Somerset3h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    First in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst Buses of Somerset17h 10m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    First in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst Buses of Somerset16h • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    First in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst Buses of Somerset4h 30m • 3 changes

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    First in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst Buses of Somerset3h 35m • 3 changes

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    First in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst Buses of Somerset3h 57m • 3 changes

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    First in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst Buses of Somerset3h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    First in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst Buses of Somerset4h 30m • 3 changes

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    First in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst Buses of Somerset3h 35m • 3 changes

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    First in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst Buses of Somerset3h 57m • 3 changes

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    First in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst Buses of Somerset3h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    First in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst Buses of Somerset4h 30m • 3 changes

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    First in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst Buses of Somerset3h 35m • 3 changes

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    First in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst Buses of Somerset3h 57m • 3 changes

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    First in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst Buses of Somerset3h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    First in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst Buses of Somerset4h 30m • 3 changes

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    First in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst Buses of Somerset3h 35m • 3 changes

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    First in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst Buses of Somerset3h 57m • 3 changes

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    First in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst Buses of Somerset3h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    First in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst Buses of Somerset4h 30m • 3 changes

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    First in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst Buses of Somerset3h 35m • 3 changes

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    First in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst Buses of Somerset3h 57m • 3 changes

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    First in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst Buses of Somerset3h 38m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 50 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Portland, Dorset, England and Chard, England?

You can take a bus from Victoria Square to Essex Close via Kings Statue, Bus Station, and Trinity Square in around 3h 36m.

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