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Swanage to Salcombe buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Swanage and Salcombe takes 19h 19m and the fastest bus takes 18h 3m. The bus service runs several times per day from Swanage to Salcombe. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

19h 19m
Duration
319 mi
Distance
£55
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Swanage to Salcombe bus times

Buses run twice daily between Swanage and Salcombe. The earliest departure is at 2:05 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Swanage is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Salcombe at 3:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Bournemouth Station and take an average of 19h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    More BusNational ExpressNational ExpressTallyho18h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    More BusNational ExpressNational ExpressTallyho18h 3m • 3 changes
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    More BusNational ExpressNational ExpressTallyho19h 38m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    More BusNational ExpressNational ExpressTallyho18h 3m • 3 changes
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    More BusNational ExpressNational ExpressTallyho19h 38m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    More BusNational ExpressNational ExpressTallyho18h 3m • 3 changes
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    More BusNational ExpressNational ExpressTallyho19h 38m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    More BusNational ExpressNational ExpressTallyho19h 8m • 3 changes
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    More BusNational ExpressNational ExpressTallyho19h 43m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    More BusNational ExpressNational ExpressTallyho21h 48m • 3 changes
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    More BusNational ExpressNational ExpressTallyho20h 28m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swanage to Salcombe? 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: 318.8 mi
  • Duration: 19h 19m

What companies run services between Swanage, England and Salcombe, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Shadycombe Road via Bournemouth Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Coronation Road opp Town Mill in around 12h 4m.

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