The average bus between Portsmouth and Swanage takes 7h 49m and the fastest bus takes 4h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Swanage. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Swanage at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer at ASDA & Marlands and take an average of 7h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Swanage station via ASDA & Marlands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
Portsmouth to Swanage bus services, operated by First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport, depart from City Shops South station.
Portsmouth to Swanage bus services, operated by First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport, arrive at Mowlem Court station.
The distance between Portsmouth and Swanage is 64.5 km. The road distance is 109 km.
You can take a bus from City Shops South to Mowlem Court via ASDA & Marlands, Coach Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 5h 3m.
