The average bus between St Ives and Chard takes 16h 23m and the fastest bus takes 11h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from St Ives 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 St Ives and Chard. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Ives is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Chard at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 16h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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13h 45m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from St Ives 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 St Ives to Chard. However, there are services departing from St Ives station and arriving at Chard station via Bampfylde Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 23m.
St Ives to Chard bus services, operated by Go Cornwall Bus, depart from Bus Station.
St Ives to Chard bus services, operated by Go Cornwall Bus, arrive at Rail Station.
The distance between St Ives and Chard is 192.5 km. The road distance is 291 km.
You can take a bus from The Terrace to Essex Close via Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Rail Station in around 9h 38m.