The average bus between Chard and Plymouth takes 4h 56m and the fastest bus takes 3h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chard to Plymouth. 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 Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 9:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chard is at 5:41 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 10:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Rail Station and take an average of 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 49m • 2 changes


3h 29m • 2 changes


6h 19m • 2 changes


5h 49m • 2 changes


4h 39m • 2 changes


3h 28m • 2 changes


6h 8m • 2 changes


4h 49m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Chard to Plymouth? 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 Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Chard station and arriving at Plymouth station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
Chard to Plymouth bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Rail Station.
Chard to Plymouth bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
The distance between Chard and Plymouth is 100.4 km. The road distance is 148 km.
You can take a bus from Essex Close to Plymouth Coach Station via Rail Station, Bus Station, and Bampfylde Street in around 5h 39m.