The average bus between Greater Manchester and Swanage takes 12h 53m and the fastest bus takes 9h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Greater Manchester 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 twice daily between Greater Manchester and Swanage. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greater Manchester is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Swanage at 10:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 12h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Greater Manchester 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 Greater Manchester to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Greater Manchester station and arriving at Swanage station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 53m.
Greater Manchester to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Raby Street station.
Greater Manchester to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bournemouth Station.
The distance between Greater Manchester and Swanage is 316.5 km. The road distance is 482 km.
You can take a bus from Raby Street to Mowlem Court via Milton Keynes Coachway, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 9h 14m.