Swanage to Plymouth Buses

Trip Overview

The average bus between Swanage and Plymouth takes 10h 45m and the fastest bus takes 8h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Swanage to Plymouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 45m
Duration: 321 mi
Distance: £61
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

best

Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 501 / ...

9h 58m

£47–88

Swanage to Plymouth bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Swanage and Plymouth. 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 Plymouth at 2:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Bournemouth Station and take an average of 10h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

10:05 AM → 7:40 PM
9h 35m • 2 changes
12:05 PM → 10:05 PM
10h • 2 changes
2:05 PM → 10:45 PM
8h 40m • 2 changes
4:05 PM → 1:30 AM
Arrives next day
9h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

10:05 AM → 7:40 PM
9h 35m • 2 changes
12:05 PM → 10:05 PM
10h • 2 changes
2:05 PM → 10:45 PM
8h 40m • 2 changes
4:05 PM → 1:30 AM
Arrives next day
9h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

10:05 AM → 7:40 PM
9h 35m • 2 changes
12:05 PM → 10:05 PM
10h • 2 changes
2:05 PM → 10:45 PM
8h 40m • 2 changes
4:05 PM → 1:30 AM
Arrives next day
9h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:45 AM → 4:55 PM
10h 10m • 2 changes
10:05 AM → 7:55 PM
9h 50m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 10:05 PM
11h • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 10:45 PM
9h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

10:05 AM → 7:25 PM
9h 20m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 9:35 PM
10h 30m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 10:30 PM
9h 25m • 2 changes
3:05 PM → 12:55 AM
Arrives next day
9h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:05 AM → 7:25 PM
9h 20m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 9:35 PM
10h 30m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 10:30 PM
9h 25m • 2 changes
3:05 PM → 12:55 AM
Arrives next day
9h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

10:05 AM → 7:40 PM
9h 35m • 2 changes
12:05 PM → 10:05 PM
10h • 2 changes
2:05 PM → 10:45 PM
8h 40m • 2 changes
4:05 PM → 1:30 AM
Arrives next day
9h 25m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swanage to Plymouth? 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.