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The average bus between Swanage and New Forest takes 7h 39m and the fastest bus takes 5h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from Swanage to New Forest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 39m
Duration
73 mi
Distance
£15
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Line 50 bus, bus

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  1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus bus 50
  2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Meeting House Lanebus bus X3 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to New Canalbus bus X3
  4. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to North Streetbus bus X5 / ...
  5. Take the bus from North Street to St Thomas Mores Churchbus bus X5
5h 13m
£13–16

Swanage to New Forest bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Swanage and New Forest. 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 New Forest at 9:48 AM. All services require a transfer at St Peter's Church and take an average of 7h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    More BusMore BusMore BusSalisbury RedsSalisbury Reds6h 23m • 4 changes

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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    More BusMore BusMore BusSalisbury RedsSalisbury Reds6h 3m • 4 changes

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    More BusMore BusMore BusSalisbury RedsSalisbury Reds6h 23m • 4 changes

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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    More BusMore BusMore BusSalisbury RedsSalisbury Reds6h 3m • 4 changes

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    More BusMore BusMore BusSalisbury RedsSalisbury Reds6h 3m • 4 changes

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    More BusMore BusMore BusSalisbury RedsSalisbury Reds6h 23m • 4 changes

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    More BusMore BusMore BusSalisbury RedsSalisbury Reds5h 43m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swanage to New Forest? 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.

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  • Distance: 73.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Swanage, England and New Forest, Wiltshire, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to St Thomas Mores Church via St Peter's Church, Bournemouth Square, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, Blue Boar Row, and North Street in around 5h 13m.

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