The average bus between Chard and Cheltenham takes 8h 18m and the fastest bus takes 6h 17m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chard to Cheltenham. 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 Cheltenham. 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 Cheltenham at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Waterstones and take an average of 8h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Chard to Cheltenham? 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 Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Chard station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Waterstones. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
Chard to Cheltenham bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Essex Close station.
Chard to Cheltenham bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Arle Court Transport Hub station.
The distance between Chard and Cheltenham is 129.4 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a bus from Essex Close to Promenade via Waterstones, County Hall, Bus Station, and Arle Court Transport Hub in around 5h 13m.