The average bus between Ilchester and Swanage takes 9h 50m and the fastest bus takes 6h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ilchester 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 Ilchester and Swanage. The earliest departure is at 8:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilchester is at 5:24 PM which arrives into Swanage at 10:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 9h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




6h 49m • 4 changes




6h 50m • 4 changes
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17h 22m • 4 changes




6h 49m • 4 changes




6h 50m • 4 changes
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17h 22m • 4 changes
Want to know about travelling from Ilchester 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 Ilchester to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Ilchester station and arriving at Swanage station via South Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
Ilchester to Swanage bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bus Station.
Ilchester to Swanage bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Wareham Station.
The distance between Ilchester and Swanage is 67.2 km. The road distance is 124 km.
You can take a bus from Northover Hotel to Howard Road via Bus Station, South Station, King Statue K8 Approach, Kings Statue, and Wareham Station in around 5h 37m.