The average bus between Chard and Bude takes 9h 38m and the fastest bus takes 6h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chard to Bude. 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 Bude. The earliest departure is at 10:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chard is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Bude at 8:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Ilminster Road Busway and take an average of 9h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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14h 20m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Chard to Bude? 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 Bude. However, there are services departing from Chard station and arriving at Bude station via Ilminster Road Busway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
Chard to Bude bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Essex Close station.
Chard to Bude bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at The Strand station.
The distance between Chard and Bude is 111.5 km. The road distance is 166 km.
You can take a bus from Essex Close to The Strand via Ilminster Road Busway, Taunton BP Garage, Exeter, Bus Station, Tenby House, and West Street in around 6h 10m.