The average bus between Chard and Manchester takes 10h 46m and the fastest bus takes 7h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chard to Manchester. 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 Manchester. 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 Manchester at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Taunton Town Centre K and take an average of 10h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Chard to Manchester? 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 Manchester. However, there are services departing from Chard station and arriving at Manchester station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.
Chard to Manchester bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from County Hall station.
Chard to Manchester bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
The distance between Chard and Manchester is 294.1 km. The road distance is 387 km.
You can take a bus from Essex Close to Manchester Central Coach Station via Taunton Town Centre K, County Hall, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 16m.