The average bus between Plymouth and Chard takes 7h 21m and the fastest bus takes 4h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Plymouth 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 5 times a day between Plymouth and Chard. The earliest departure is at 2:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 3:50 PM which arrives into Chard at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Bampfylde Street and take an average of 7h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Chard. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Chard station via Bampfylde Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
Plymouth to Chard bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Plymouth to Chard bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rail Station.
The distance between Plymouth and Chard is 100.4 km. The road distance is 134 km.
You can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Essex Close via Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Rail Station in around 4h 32m.