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Trip Overview

The average bus between Swanage and Shaftesbury takes 5h 17m and the fastest bus takes 3h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Swanage to Shaftesbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 17m
Duration
50 mi
Distance
4 times a day
Frequency

Line 40 bus, bus

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  1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Poole stationbus bus 40
  2. Take the bus from Poole station to Crown Hotelbus bus X8
  3. Take the bus from Crown Hotel to The Town Hallbus bus Cr7
3h 59m

Swanage to Shaftesbury bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Swanage and Shaftesbury. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swanage is at 5:05 PM which arrives into Shaftesbury at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Poole station and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    More BusMore BusDamory Coaches3h 40m • 2 changes

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swanage to Shaftesbury? 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: 50.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Swanage, England and Shaftesbury, Dorset, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to The Town Hall via Poole station and Crown Hotel in around 3h 59m.

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