The average bus between Axminster and Swanage takes 6h 24m and the fastest bus takes 4h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Axminster to Swanage. 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 every 4 hours between Axminster and Swanage. The earliest departure is at 7:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Axminster is at 7:18 PM which arrives into Swanage at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 6h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 28m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Axminster to Swanage? 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 Axminster to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Axminster station and arriving at Swanage station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
Axminster to Swanage bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, depart from Trinity Square station.
Axminster to Swanage bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Axminster and Swanage is 75.8 km. The road distance is 113 km.
You can take a bus from Trinity Square to Bus Station via Bus Station, Kings Statue, Weymouth, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 3h 55m.