The average bus between Penzance and Swanage takes 14h 1m and the fastest bus takes 12h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Penzance 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 3 times a day between Penzance and Swanage. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Swanage at 11:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 14h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Penzance 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 Penzance to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Swanage station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 1m.
Penzance to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Penzance to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bournemouth Station.
The distance between Penzance and Swanage is 259.7 km. The road distance is 641 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Mowlem Court via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station in around 12h 15m.