The average bus between Swanage and Cerne Abbas takes 6h 8m and the fastest bus takes 3h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Swanage to Cerne Abbas. 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 Swanage and Cerne Abbas. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swanage is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Cerne Abbas at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Wareham Station and take an average of 6h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



3h 49m • 3 changes



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4h 39m • 3 changes
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13h 30m • 3 changes



3h 49m • 3 changes



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4h 39m • 3 changes
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13h 30m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Swanage to Cerne Abbas? 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 Swanage to Cerne Abbas. However, there are services departing from Swanage station and arriving at Cerne Abbas station via Wareham Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
Swanage to Cerne Abbas bus services, operated by More Bus, depart from Bus Station.
Swanage to Cerne Abbas bus services, operated by More Bus, arrive at New Inn station.
The distance between Swanage and Cerne Abbas is 42.9 km. The road distance is 87 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to New Inn via Wareham Station, Kings Statue, and Trinity Street in around 4h 15m.