The average bus between Exeter and Chard takes 3h 53m and the fastest bus takes 2h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Exeter to Chard. 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 Exeter and Chard. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 5:20 PM which arrives into Chard at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Chard. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Chard station via Rail Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Exeter to Chard bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Bus Station.
Exeter to Chard bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Essex Close station.
The distance between Exeter and Chard is 43.3 km. The road distance is 60 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Essex Close via Rail Station in around 2h 23m.