The average bus between Swanage and Exeter takes 11h 5m and the fastest bus takes 6h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Swanage to Exeter. 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 Exeter. 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 Exeter at 12:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Wareham Station and take an average of 11h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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16h 40m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Swanage to Exeter? 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 Exeter. However, there are services departing from Swanage station and arriving at Exeter station via Wareham Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
Swanage to Exeter bus services, operated by More Bus, depart from Bus Station.
Swanage to Exeter bus services, operated by More Bus, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Swanage and Exeter is 111.4 km. The road distance is 165 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Wareham Station, Kings Statue, Bus Station, and Rail Station in around 7h 29m.