The average bus between Minehead and Swanage takes 16h 18m and the fastest bus takes 10h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Minehead 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 Minehead and Swanage. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Minehead is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Swanage at 11:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Hither Mead and take an average of 16h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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17h 35m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Minehead 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 Minehead to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Minehead station and arriving at Swanage station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 18m.
Minehead to Swanage bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from County Hall station.
Minehead to Swanage bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Bournemouth Station.
The distance between Minehead and Swanage is 125.6 km. The road distance is 466 km.
You can take a bus from Bancks Street to Mowlem Court via Hither Mead, Castle Way, County Hall, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 10h 14m.