The average bus between Didcot and Swanage takes 8h 30m and the fastest bus takes 5h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Didcot 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 Didcot and Swanage. The earliest departure is at 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Didcot is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Swanage at 9:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Newbury Wharf and take an average of 8h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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14h 31m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Didcot 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 Didcot to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Didcot station and arriving at Swanage station via Newbury Wharf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
Didcot to Swanage bus services, operated by Thames Travel, depart from Parkway Station.
Didcot to Swanage bus services, operated by Thames Travel, arrive at Mowlem Court station.
The distance between Didcot and Swanage is 121.9 km. The road distance is 180 km.
You can take a bus from Parkway Station to Mowlem Court via Newbury Wharf, Railway Station, The Malls, and Bournemouth Station in around 6h 2m.