The average bus between Chard and Portishead takes 3h 59m and the fastest bus takes 3h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chard to Portishead. 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 Portishead. 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 Portishead at 12:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Ilminster Road Busway and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 47m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Chard to Portishead? 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 Portishead. However, there are services departing from Chard station and arriving at Portishead station via Ilminster Road Busway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Chard to Portishead bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Essex Close station.
Chard to Portishead bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Royal Mail Office station.
The distance between Chard and Portishead is 68.9 km. The road distance is 107 km.
You can take a bus from Essex Close to Royal Mail Office via Ilminster Road Busway, Blackbrook BP Garage, and Public Transport Interchange in around 3h.