Bus from Chard to Axminster
2 direct routes · 22–28 min · first bus 06:06, last bus 18:11 (weekdays).
Next buses to Axminster as of 18:17
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Chard, 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 | ~28 min | 8 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 06:06 | 18:11 | The Guildhall (W-bound) | Trinity Square (Stop A) | Wreath Green, Waterlake, Perry Street, South Chard, Tytherleigh & Smallridge |
| R002 | Rooster Bus | ~22 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:54 | 07:54 | The Guildhall (W-bound) | Trinity Square (Stop A) | Wreath Green, Tytherleigh & Smallridge |
Times are for the first boarding point in Chard 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 Chard to Axminster
- £3.00 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 Chard to Axminster?
2 routes run directly from Chard to Axminster: the 30 (First Buses of Somerset), the R002 (Rooster Bus). The most frequent is the 30, 8 times each weekday — board at The Guildhall (W-bound) and get off at Trinity Square (Stop A), about 28 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Chard to Axminster?
Between 22 minutes on the R002 and 28 on the 30, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Wreath Green, Waterlake, Perry Street, South Chard and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Chard to Axminster?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:06 and the last around 18:11. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Chard to Axminster?
An adult single from Chard to Axminster is £3.00 on the 30 (First Buses of Somerset), from The Guildhall (W-bound) to Trinity Square (Stop A). 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.