The average bus between Penzance and Chard takes 12h 58m and the fastest bus takes 10h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Penzance 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 twice daily between Penzance and Chard. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Chard at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Bampfylde Street and take an average of 12h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Penzance 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 Penzance to Chard. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Chard station via Bampfylde Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 58m.
Penzance to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Penzance to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rail Station.
The distance between Penzance and Chard is 200.7 km. The road distance is 275 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Essex Close via Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Rail Station in around 7h 57m.