The average bus between Chard and Launceston takes 7h 10m and the fastest bus takes 4h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chard to Launceston. 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 5 times a day between Chard and Launceston. 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 Launceston at 8:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Ilminster Road Busway and take an average of 7h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 59m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Chard to Launceston? 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 Launceston. However, there are services departing from Chard station and arriving at Launceston station via Ilminster Road Busway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
Chard to Launceston bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Essex Close station.
Chard to Launceston bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Westgate Street station.
The distance between Chard and Launceston is 102 km. The road distance is 194 km.
You can take a bus from Essex Close to Westgate Street via Ilminster Road Busway, Blackbrook BP Garage, Plymouth Coach Station, Royal Parade, and New Road in around 5h 38m.