The average bus between Chard and Cheddar Gorge takes 8h 53m and the fastest bus takes 3h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chard to Cheddar Gorge. 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 5 times a day between Chard and Cheddar Gorge. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chard is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Cheddar Gorge at 11:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Ilminster Road Busway and take an average of 8h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 22m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Chard to Cheddar Gorge? 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 Chard to Cheddar Gorge. However, there are services departing from Chard station and arriving at Cheddar Gorge station via Ilminster Road Busway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
Chard to Cheddar Gorge bus services, operated by Hatch Green Coaches, depart from Essex Close station.
Chard to Cheddar Gorge bus services, operated by Hatch Green Coaches, arrive at Shute Shelve Hill station.
The distance between Chard and Cheddar Gorge is 47.4 km. The road distance is 71 km.
You can take a bus from Essex Close to Cheddar Gorge via Ilminster Road Busway, Blackbrook BP Garage, and Shute Shelve Hill in around 1h 46m.