The average bus between Ipswich and Swanage takes 9h 25m and the fastest bus takes 7h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ipswich 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 5 times a day between Ipswich and Swanage. The earliest departure is at 2:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 4:05 PM which arrives into Swanage at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 9h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Ipswich 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 Ipswich to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Swanage station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
Ipswich to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardinal Park Cinema station.
Ipswich to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Mowlem Court station.
The distance between Ipswich and Swanage is 269.7 km. The road distance is 340 km.
You can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Mowlem Court via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 7h 56m.