The average bus between Rochester and Swanage takes 10h 15m and the fastest bus takes 6h 47m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rochester 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 Rochester and Swanage. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Swanage at 2:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 10h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Rochester 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 Rochester to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Swanage station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
Rochester to Swanage bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Bus Station.
Rochester to Swanage bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Mowlem Court station.
The distance between Rochester and Swanage is 192.9 km. The road distance is 254 km.
You can take a bus from Railway Station to Mowlem Court via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bournemouth Station in around 7h 52m.