The average bus between Penzance and Chard takes 14h 17m and the fastest bus takes 11h 35m. There is at least one bus per day from Penzance 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 once daily between Penzance and Chard. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Chard at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter and take an average of 14h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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11h 35m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Penzance 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 Penzance to Chard. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Chard station via Exeter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 17m.
Penzance to Chard bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Penzance Bus Station.
Penzance to Chard bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rail Station.
The distance between Penzance and Chard is 200.7 km. The road distance is 266 km.
You can take a bus from Penzance Bus Station to Essex Close via Exeter, Bus Station, and Rail Station in around 6h 50m.