The average bus between Dawlish and Swanage takes 10h 40m and the fastest bus takes 7h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dawlish 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 Dawlish and Swanage. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dawlish is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Swanage at 1:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 10h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Dawlish 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 Dawlish to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Dawlish station and arriving at Swanage station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
Dawlish to Swanage bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Lanherne station.
Dawlish to Swanage bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Dawlish and Swanage is 106.6 km. The road distance is 188 km.
You can take a bus from Lanherne to Bus Station via Bus Station, Trinity Square, Bus Station, Kings Statue, and Wareham Station in around 8h 5m.