The average bus between Chard and Newport takes 4h 14m and the fastest bus takes 3h 21m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chard to Newport. 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 every 4 hours between Chard and Newport. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chard is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Newport at 1:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Ilminster Road Busway and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 36m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Chard to Newport? 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 Newport. However, there are services departing from Chard station and arriving at Newport station via Ilminster Road Busway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Chard to Newport bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Essex Close station.
Chard to Newport bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Kingsway K14 station.
The distance between Chard and Newport is 79.4 km. The road distance is 136 km.
You can take a bus from Essex Close to Kingsway K14 via Ilminster Road Busway, Blackbrook BP Garage, and Public Transport Interchange in around 3h 15m.