The average bus between Swanage and Dorking takes 7h 24m and the fastest bus takes 5h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Swanage to Dorking. 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 5 times a day between Swanage and Dorking. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swanage is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Dorking at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Bournemouth Station and take an average of 7h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 10m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Swanage to Dorking? 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 Dorking. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Guildford station via Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
Swanage to Dorking bus services, operated by More Bus, depart from Bus Station.
Swanage to Dorking bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Guildford station.
The distance between Swanage and Dorking is 133.3 km. The road distance is 173 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to West Street via Bournemouth Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, Guildford station, and Friary Bus Station in around 5h 35m.