Bus from Chard to Ilminster
3 direct routes · 16–25 min · first bus 07:09, last bus 21:10 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ilminster as of 07:10
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Chard, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | First Buses of Somerset | ~25 min | 10 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 07:09 | 21:10 | Boden Street (N-bound) | Riec-Sur-Belon Way (N-bound) | Hornsbury & Sea |
| 624 | Hatch Green Coaches | ~16 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:40 | 07:40 | Essex Close (adj) | Riec-Sur-Belon Way (N-bound) | Hornsbury & Sea |
| R002 | Rooster Bus | ~18 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:25 | 16:25 | Boden Street (N-bound) | Riec-Sur-Belon Way (N-bound) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Chard on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 30 bus or 624 bus timetable.
Fares from Chard to Ilminster
- £2.60 adult single on the 30 (First Buses of Somerset)
- £2.40 adult single, £4.00 return on the 624 (Hatch Green Coaches)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Chard to Ilminster?
3 routes run directly from Chard to Ilminster: the 30 (First Buses of Somerset), the 624 (Hatch Green Coaches), the R002 (Rooster Bus). The most frequent is the 30, 10 times each weekday — board at Boden Street (N-bound) and get off at Riec-Sur-Belon Way (N-bound), about 25 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Chard to Ilminster?
Between 16 minutes on the 624 and 25 on the 30, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Hornsbury, Sea on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Chard to Ilminster?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:09 and the last around 21:10. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Chard to Ilminster?
Adult singles from Chard to Ilminster: £2.60 on the 30 (First Buses of Somerset); £2.40 on the 624 (Hatch Green Coaches). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.