The average bus between Swanage and Essex takes 9h 30m and the fastest bus takes 7h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Swanage to Essex. 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 4 times a day between Swanage and Essex. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swanage is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Essex at 10:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Bournemouth Station and take an average of 9h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Swanage to Essex? 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 Essex. However, there are services departing from Swanage station and arriving at Essex station via Bournemouth Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
Swanage to Essex bus services, operated by More Bus, depart from Bus Station.
Swanage to Essex bus services, operated by More Bus, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Swanage and Essex is 223.2 km. The road distance is 293 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Polecat Road via Bournemouth Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 7h 9m.