The average bus between Bristol and Chard takes 5h 28m and the fastest bus takes 3h 42m. 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 5 times a day between Bristol and Chard. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Chard at 11:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 5h 28m. 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 28m.
Bristol to Chard bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bristol Bridge station.
Bristol to Chard bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Tapstone Road station.
The distance between Bristol and Chard is 69.4 km. The road distance is 117 km.
You can take a bus from Bristol Bridge to Tapstone Road via Bus Station and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 4h 30m.