The average bus between Chard and Minehead takes 5h 40m and the fastest bus takes 3h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chard to Minehead. 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 Minehead. 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 Minehead at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Waterstones and take an average of 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Chard to Minehead? 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 Minehead. However, there are services departing from Chard station and arriving at Minehead station via Waterstones. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
Chard to Minehead bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Essex Close station.
Chard to Minehead bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at The Parade station.
The distance between Chard and Minehead is 51.8 km. The road distance is 74 km.
You can take a bus from Essex Close to The Parade via Waterstones, Castle Way, and Little Meadow in around 2h 46m.