The average bus between Chard and Exeter takes 2h 4m and the fastest bus takes 1h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chard to Exeter. 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 3 times a day between Chard and Exeter. 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 Exeter at 10:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Ilminster Road Busway and take an average of 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 35m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Chard to Exeter? 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 Exeter. However, there are services departing from Chard station and arriving at Exeter station via Ilminster Road Busway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Chard to Exeter bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Essex Close station.
Chard to Exeter bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Exeter station.
The distance between Chard and Exeter is 43.3 km. The road distance is 78 km.
You can take a bus from Essex Close to Exeter via Ilminster Road Busway and Taunton BP Garage in around 2h 22m.