The average bus between Portland and Chard takes 6h 32m and the fastest bus takes 3h 11m. 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.
Buses run every 4 hours between Portland and Chard. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portland is at 5:57 PM which arrives into Chard at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Kings Statue and take an average of 6h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 36m • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Chard. However, there are services departing from Portland station and arriving at Chard station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
Portland to Chard bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, depart from Kings Statue station.
Portland to Chard bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, arrive at Trinity Square station.
The distance between Portland and Chard is 49.6 km. The road distance is 80 km.
You can take a bus from Mereside to Essex Close via Kings Statue, Bus Station, and Trinity Square in around 3h 38m.