The average bus between Cambridge and Swanage takes 8h 5m and the fastest bus takes 6h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cambridge 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 every 4 hours between Cambridge and Swanage. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Swanage at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 8h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cambridge 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 Cambridge to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Swanage station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
Cambridge to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.
Cambridge to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Mowlem Court station.
The distance between Cambridge and Swanage is 228 km. The road distance is 306 km.
You can take a bus from Parkside to Mowlem Court via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station in around 6h 40m.