The average bus between Chard and Chester takes 14h 34m and the fastest bus takes 13h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chard to Chester. 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 Chester. The earliest departure is at 4:00 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Chard is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Chester at 1:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Taunton Town Centre K and take an average of 14h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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13h 19m • 3 changes
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15h 50m • 3 changes
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13h 19m • 3 changes
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15h 50m • 3 changes
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13h 19m • 3 changes
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15h 50m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Chard to Chester? 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 Chester. However, there are services departing from Chard station and arriving at Chester station via Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 34m.
Chard to Chester bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from County Hall station.
Chard to Chester bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.
The distance between Chard and Chester is 257.7 km. The road distance is 361 km.
You can take a bus from Essex Close to Chester Bus Interchange via Taunton Town Centre K, County Hall, Lordswood Rd, and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 8h 39m.