The average bus between Manchester and Chard takes 8h 45m and the fastest bus takes 7h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester 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 4 times a day between Manchester and Chard. The earliest departure is at 8:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Chard at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Bus Station and take an average of 8h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 52m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Manchester to Chard? 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 Manchester to Chard. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Chard station via Bristol Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
Manchester to Chard bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Chard bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Blackbrook BP Garage station.
The distance between Manchester and Chard is 294.1 km. The road distance is 369 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Essex Close via Bristol Bus Station, Cabot Circus, and Blackbrook BP Garage in around 6h 54m.