The average bus between Chard and Bristol takes 4h 50m and the fastest bus takes 3h 1m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chard to Bristol. 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 Chard and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chard is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Bristol at 5:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Taunton Town Centre K and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Chard to Bristol? 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 Bristol. However, there are services departing from Chard station and arriving at Bristol station via Taunton Town Centre K. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Chard to Bristol bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Essex Close station.
Chard to Bristol bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Chard and Bristol is 69.4 km. The road distance is 102 km.
You can take a bus from Essex Close to Bus Station via Taunton Town Centre K and County Hall in around 3h 29m.