The average bus between Southampton Port and Swanage takes 4h 30m and the fastest bus takes 2h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Southampton Port 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 Southampton Port and Swanage. The earliest departure is at 12:22 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Southampton Port is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Swanage at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Marlands and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Southampton Port 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 Southampton Port to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Southampton Port station and arriving at Swanage station via Bournemouth Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Southampton Port to Swanage bus services, operated by Bluestar, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton Port to Swanage bus services, operated by Bluestar, arrive at Mowlem Court station.
The distance between Southampton Port and Swanage is 48.9 km. The road distance is 74 km.
You can take a bus from Regents Park Road to Mowlem Court via Marlands, Coach Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 3h 34m.