Bus from Taunton (Somerset) to Chard
3 direct routes · about 52 min · first bus 06:56, last bus 22:06 (weekdays).
Next buses to Chard as of 06:01
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Taunton, 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 | ~52 min | 10 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 06:56 | 22:06 | Primark (E-bound) | Tapstone Road (W-bound) | Creech St Michael, Haydon, Henlade, Thornfalcon, Ilminster, Sea & 1 more |
| 99 | Hatch Green Coaches | ~54 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 08:51 | 17:16 | Primark (E-bound) | Boden Street (N-bound) | Badger Street, Staple Fitzpaine, Blackwater, Buckland St Mary, Combe St Nicholas & Wadeford |
| 95 | Hatch Green Coaches | ~52 min | 1 | Monday to Thursday only | 16:43 | 16:43 | County Hall (NE-bound) | Boden Street (N-bound) | Creech St Michael, Haydon, Henlade, Thornfalcon, Hatch Beauchamp, Horton Cross & 2 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Taunton 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, 99 bus or 95 bus timetable.
Fares from Taunton to Chard
- £3.00 adult single on the 30 (First Buses of Somerset) and the 99 (Hatch Green Coaches)
- £3.00 adult single, £5.90 return on the 95 (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 Taunton to Chard?
3 routes run directly from Taunton to Chard: the 30 (First Buses of Somerset), the 99 (Hatch Green Coaches), the 95 (Hatch Green Coaches). The most frequent is the 30, 10 times each weekday — board at Primark (E-bound) and get off at Tapstone Road (W-bound), about 52 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Taunton to Chard?
Around 52 minutes on the 30, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Creech St Michael, Haydon, Henlade, Thornfalcon and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Taunton to Chard?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:56 and the last around 22:06. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Taunton to Chard?
Adult singles from Taunton to Chard: £3.00 on the 30 (First Buses of Somerset) and the 99 (Hatch Green Coaches); £3.00 on the 95 (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.