The average bus between Swanage and Salcombe takes 19h 14m and the fastest bus takes 17h 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.
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 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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20h 28m • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Swanage to Salcombe. However, there are services departing from Swanage station and arriving at Salcombe station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 14m.
Swanage to Salcombe bus services, operated by More Bus, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Swanage to Salcombe bus services, operated by More Bus, arrive at Coronation Road opp Town Mill station.
The distance between Swanage and Salcombe is 135 km. The road distance is 513 km.
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 11h 9m.