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Trip Overview

The average bus between Southampton and Swanage takes 3h 34m and the fastest bus takes 2h 34m. The bus service runs several times per day from Southampton 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.

3h 34m
Duration
44 mi
Distance
£9
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Southampton to Swanage bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Southampton and Swanage. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 12:50 PM which arrives into Swanage at 3:49 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    National ExpressMore Bus5h 51m • 1 change
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    National ExpressMore Bus2h 49m • 1 change
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    National ExpressMore Bus2h 59m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    National ExpressMore Bus4h 50m • 1 change
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    National ExpressMore Bus2h 34m • 1 change
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    National ExpressMore Bus2h 59m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    National ExpressMore Bus4h 50m • 1 change
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    National ExpressMore Bus2h 34m • 1 change
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    National ExpressMore Bus2h 59m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    National ExpressMore Bus4h 50m • 1 change
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    National ExpressMore Bus2h 34m • 1 change
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    National ExpressMore Bus2h 59m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    National ExpressMore Bus4h 50m • 1 change
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    National ExpressMore Bus2h 34m • 1 change
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    National ExpressMore Bus2h 59m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    National ExpressMore Bus4h 50m • 1 change
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    National ExpressMore Bus2h 34m • 1 change
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    National ExpressMore Bus2h 59m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton 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.

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  • Distance: 44 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Swanage, England?

You can take a bus from Coach Station to Mowlem Court via Bournemouth Station in around 2h 25m.

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