The average bus between Melksham and Chard takes 7h 26m and the fastest bus takes 5h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Melksham 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 Melksham and Chard. The earliest departure is at 7:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melksham is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Chard at 9:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Grand Parade and take an average of 7h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Melksham 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 Melksham to Chard. However, there are services departing from Melksham station and arriving at Chard station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
Melksham to Chard bus services, operated by Faresaver, depart from Bus Station.
Melksham to Chard bus services, operated by Faresaver, arrive at Taunton Town Centre K station.
The distance between Melksham and Chard is 79.7 km. The road distance is 145 km.
You can take a bus from Market Place to Tapstone Road via Grand Parade, North Parade, Manvers Street, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Taunton Town Centre Stop I in around 5h 46m.