The average bus between Basingstoke and Swanage takes 5h and the fastest bus takes 2h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Basingstoke to Swanage. 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 3 times a day between Basingstoke and Swanage. The earliest departure is at 10:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Swanage at 9:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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9h 11m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Basingstoke to Swanage? 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 Basingstoke to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Swanage station via Bournemouth Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
Basingstoke to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.
Basingstoke to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Mowlem Court station.
The distance between Basingstoke and Swanage is 94.9 km. The road distance is 115 km.
You can take a bus from The Malls to Mowlem Court via Bournemouth Station in around 2h 55m.