The average bus between Basildon and Chard takes 12h 38m and the fastest bus takes 9h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Basildon 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 Basildon and Chard. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basildon is at 3:30 PM which arrives into Chard at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 12h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Basildon 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 Basildon to Chard. However, there are services departing from Basildon station and arriving at Chard station via London Stansted Airport (STN). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.
Basildon to Chard bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.
Basildon to Chard bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Basildon and Chard is 250.2 km. The road distance is 408 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Essex Close via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 9h 21m.