The average bus between Shepton Mallet and Chard takes 4h 52m and the fastest bus takes 2h 56m. The bus service runs several times per day from Shepton Mallet 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 Shepton Mallet and Chard. The earliest departure is at 8:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shepton Mallet is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Chard at 9:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 23m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Shepton Mallet 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 Shepton Mallet to Chard. However, there are services departing from Shepton Mallet station and arriving at Chard station via Ilminster Road Busway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
Shepton Mallet to Chard bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bus Station.
Shepton Mallet to Chard bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Essex Close station.
The distance between Shepton Mallet and Chard is 45.6 km. The road distance is 87 km.
You can take a bus from Great Ostry to Essex Close via Bus Station, Ilminster Road Busway, and Blackbrook BP Garage in around 3h 29m.