The average bus between Swanage and Gunnislake takes 14h 50m and the fastest bus takes 11h 47m. The bus service runs several times per day from Swanage to Gunnislake. 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 twice daily between Swanage and Gunnislake. 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 Gunnislake at 4:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Bournemouth Station and take an average of 14h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Swanage to Gunnislake? 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 Gunnislake. However, there are services departing from Swanage station and arriving at Gunnislake station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.
Swanage to Gunnislake bus services, operated by More Bus, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Swanage to Gunnislake bus services, operated by More Bus, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
The distance between Swanage and Gunnislake is 159.8 km. The road distance is 551 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Cornish Inn via Bournemouth Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, Royal Parade, and Bus Station in around 12h 44m.