The average bus between Ilfracombe and Chard takes 8h 24m and the fastest bus takes 3h 47m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ilfracombe 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 Ilfracombe and Chard. The earliest departure is at 7:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilfracombe is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Chard at 9:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Queen Street and take an average of 8h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Ilfracombe to Chard. However, there are services departing from Ilfracombe station and arriving at Chard station via Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
Ilfracombe to Chard bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Garage station.
Ilfracombe to Chard bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Essex Close station.
The distance between Ilfracombe and Chard is 89.6 km. The road distance is 135 km.
You can take a bus from Garage to Essex Close via Queen Street, Bus Station, County Hall, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 4h 35m.