The average bus between Chard and Newton Abbot takes 6h 14m and the fastest bus takes 3h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chard to Newton Abbot. 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 twice daily between Chard and Newton Abbot. The earliest departure is at 10:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chard is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Newton Abbot at 11:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Ilminster Road Busway and take an average of 6h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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11h 36m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Chard to Newton Abbot? 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 Newton Abbot. However, there are services departing from Chard station and arriving at Newton Abbot station via Ilminster Road Busway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
Chard to Newton Abbot bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Essex Close station.
Chard to Newton Abbot bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Linden Terrace station.
The distance between Chard and Newton Abbot is 59.8 km. The road distance is 109 km.
You can take a bus from Essex Close to Linden Terrace via Ilminster Road Busway, Taunton BP Garage, Exeter, and Bus Station in around 3h 59m.