The average bus between Chard and Cheltenham takes 7h 47m and the fastest bus takes 6h. 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 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Taunton Town Centre K and take an average of 7h 47m. 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 Taunton Town Centre K. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
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 167 km.
You can take a bus from Essex Close to Arle Court Transport Hub via Taunton Town Centre K, County Hall, and Bus Station in around 4h 57m.