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The average bus between Portland and Chard takes 5h 33m 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 33m
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 / ...
4h 22m
£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 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    First in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst in Wessex Dorset & South SomersetFirst Buses of Somerset3h 26m • 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 Somerset15h 20m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 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, November 6, 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 Saturday, November 7, 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, November 8, 2026

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    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, November 9, 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, November 10, 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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Want to know about travelling from Portland 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.

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  • Distance: 50 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

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 4h 22m.

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