Bus from Ilminster to Chard
3 direct routes · 13–20 min · first bus 07:29, last bus 22:34 (weekdays).
Next buses to Chard as of 02:49
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ilminster, 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 | ~20 min | 10 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 07:29 | 22:34 | Market House (S-bound) | Tapstone Road (W-bound) | Sea & New England |
| 624 | Hatch Green Coaches | ~15 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:30 | 17:30 | Market House (S-bound) | The Guildhall (W-bound) | Sea & New England |
| R002 | Rooster Bus | ~13 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:41 | 07:41 | Springfield (opp) | The Guildhall (W-bound) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ilminster 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 Ilminster to Chard
- £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 Ilminster to Chard?
3 routes run directly from Ilminster to Chard: 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 Market House (S-bound) and get off at Tapstone Road (W-bound), about 20 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ilminster to Chard?
Between 13 minutes on the R002 and 20 on the 30, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Sea, New England on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ilminster to Chard?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:29 and the last around 22:34. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ilminster to Chard?
Adult singles from Ilminster to Chard: £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.