The average bus between Chard and Ilfracombe takes 5h 46m and the fastest bus takes 3h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chard to Ilfracombe. 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 3 times a day between Chard and Ilfracombe. The earliest departure is at 12:19 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Chard is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Ilfracombe at 5:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Taunton Town Centre K and take an average of 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



5h 4m • 3 changes



3h 55m • 3 changes



4h 31m • 3 changes



4h 45m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Chard to Ilfracombe. However, there are services departing from Chard station and arriving at Ilfracombe station via Taunton Town Centre K. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
Chard to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Essex Close station.
Chard to Ilfracombe bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Lidl station.
The distance between Chard and Ilfracombe is 89.6 km. The road distance is 135 km.
You can take a bus from Essex Close to Lidl via Taunton Town Centre K, Castle Way, Post Office, and Bus Station in around 4h 23m.