The average bus between Oxford and Swanage takes 8h 30m and the fastest bus takes 4h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Oxford 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 Oxford and Swanage. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Swanage at 9:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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14h 6m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Oxford 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 Oxford to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Swanage station via Bournemouth Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
Oxford to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.
Oxford to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Mowlem Court station.
The distance between Oxford and Swanage is 136.2 km. The road distance is 179 km.
You can take a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Mowlem Court via Bournemouth Station in around 4h 36m.