The average bus between Chard and Bodmin takes 5h 52m and the fastest bus takes 4h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chard to Bodmin. 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 Chard and Bodmin. The earliest departure is at 10:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chard is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Bodmin at 5:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Ilminster Road Busway and take an average of 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Chard to Bodmin? 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 Chard to Bodmin. However, there are services departing from Chard station and arriving at Bodmin station via Plymouth Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
Chard to Bodmin bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Blackbrook BP Garage station.
Chard to Bodmin bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Dennison Road Car Park station.
The distance between Chard and Bodmin is 132.2 km. The road distance is 201 km.
You can take a bus from Essex Close to Dennison Road Car Park via Ilminster Road Busway, Blackbrook BP Garage, and Plymouth Coach Station in around 5h 11m.