The average bus between Lewes and Swanage takes 7h 32m and the fastest bus takes 6h 17m. The bus service runs several times per day from Lewes 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 Lewes and Swanage. The earliest departure is at 3:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Lewes is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Swanage at 9:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Old Steine and take an average of 7h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 29m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Lewes 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 Lewes to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Lewes station and arriving at Swanage station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
Lewes to Swanage bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, depart from Old Steine station.
Lewes to Swanage bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, arrive at Mowlem Court station.
The distance between Lewes and Swanage is 141.4 km. The road distance is 284 km.
You can take a bus from High Street to Mowlem Court via Old Steine, Heathrow Terminal 5, and Bournemouth Station in around 6h 46m.