The average bus between Chard and Exeter takes 2h 48m and the fastest bus takes 1h 56m. 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 4 times a day between Chard and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 7:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chard is at 5:41 PM which arrives into Exeter at 7:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Chard to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Chard station and arriving at Exeter station via Rail Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
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 Bus Station.
The distance between Chard and Exeter is 43.3 km. The road distance is 60 km.
You can take a bus from Essex Close to Bus Station via Rail Station in around 3h 1m.