The average bus between Bristol and Chard takes 5h 20m and the fastest bus takes 3h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bristol 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 Bristol and Chard. The earliest departure is at 10:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Chard at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bristol 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 Bristol to Chard. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Chard station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Bristol to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Chard bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Essex Close station.
The distance between Bristol and Chard is 69.4 km. The road distance is 104 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Essex Close via Bus Station and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 3h 3m.