Bus from Axminster to Chard
2 direct routes · 20–26 min · first bus 06:41, last bus 18:46 (weekdays).
Next buses to Chard as of 16:54
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Axminster, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | First Buses of Somerset | ~26 min | 8 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 06:41 | 18:46 | Trinity Square (Stop B) | Boden Street (N-bound) | Smallridge, Tytherleigh, South Chard, Perry Street, Waterlake & Wreath Green |
| R002 | Rooster Bus | ~20 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:05 | 16:05 | Trinity Square (Stop B) | Boden Street (N-bound) | Smallridge, Tytherleigh & Wreath Green |
Times are for the first boarding point in Axminster on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 30 bus timetable.
Fares from Axminster to Chard
- £2.60 adult single on the 30 (First Buses of Somerset)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Axminster to Chard?
2 routes run directly from Axminster to Chard: the 30 (First Buses of Somerset), the R002 (Rooster Bus). The most frequent is the 30, 8 times each weekday — board at Trinity Square (Stop B) and get off at Boden Street (N-bound), about 26 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Axminster to Chard?
Between 20 minutes on the R002 and 26 on the 30, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Smallridge, Tytherleigh, South Chard, Perry Street and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Axminster to Chard?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:41 and the last around 18:46. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Axminster to Chard?
An adult single from Axminster to Chard is £2.60 on the 30 (First Buses of Somerset), from Trinity Square (Stop B) to Boden Street (N-bound). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.