The average bus between Chard and Manchester takes 9h 8m and the fastest bus takes 6h 36m. 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 4 times a day between Chard and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chard is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Ilminster Road Busway and take an average of 9h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 31m • 2 changesWant 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 Cabot Circus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
Chard to Manchester bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Blackbrook BP Garage station.
Chard to Manchester bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
The distance between Chard and Manchester is 294.1 km. The road distance is 367 km.
You can take a bus from Essex Close to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Ilminster Road Busway, Blackbrook BP Garage, Cabot Circus, and Bristol Bus Station in around 7h 25m.