The average bus between Eastbourne and Swanage takes 8h 18m and the fastest bus takes 7h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day from Eastbourne 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 Eastbourne and Swanage. The earliest departure is at 3:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Eastbourne is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Swanage at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Old Steine and take an average of 8h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 11m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Eastbourne 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 Eastbourne to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Old Steine station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Heathrow Terminal 5 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
Eastbourne to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Old Steine station.
Eastbourne to Swanage bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bournemouth station.
The distance between Eastbourne and Swanage is 158.9 km. The road distance is 220 km.
You can take a bus from Memorial Roundabout to Mowlem Court via Old Steine, Heathrow Terminal 5, London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, and Bournemouth Station in around 8h 37m.