The average bus between Essex and Chard takes 12h 56m and the fastest bus takes 8h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Essex to Chard. 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 Essex and Chard. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Chard at 12:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Interchange and take an average of 12h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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18h 36m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Essex to Chard? 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 Essex to Chard. However, there are services departing from Essex station and arriving at Chard station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 56m.
Essex to Chard bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, depart from Coach Station.
Essex to Chard bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, arrive at Blackbrook BP Garage station.
The distance between Essex and Chard is 268.1 km. The road distance is 385 km.
You can take a bus from Bulford Lane to Essex Close via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, Cabot Circus, and Blackbrook BP Garage in around 8h 34m.