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Basingstoke to Swanage buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Basingstoke and Swanage takes 5h 2m and the fastest bus takes 2h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Basingstoke 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.

5h 2m
Duration
72 mi
Distance
£13
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Basingstoke to Swanage bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Basingstoke and Swanage. The earliest departure is at 10:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Swanage at 9:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressMore Bus8h 41m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressMore Bus3h 20m • 1 change
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    National ExpressMore Bus3h 15m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressMore Bus8h 41m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressMore Bus2h 55m • 1 change
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    National ExpressMore Bus3h 40m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressMore Bus9h 12m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressMore Bus2h 55m • 1 change
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    National ExpressMore Bus2h 50m • 1 change
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    National ExpressMore Bus3h 10m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressMore Bus9h 12m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    National ExpressMore Bus2h 55m • 1 change
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    National ExpressMore Bus2h 50m • 1 change
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    National ExpressMore Bus3h 10m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressMore Bus8h 11m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    National ExpressMore Bus3h 20m • 1 change
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    National ExpressMore Bus3h 15m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressMore Bus8h 41m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    National ExpressMore Bus3h 20m • 1 change
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    National ExpressMore Bus3h 15m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basingstoke 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.

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  • Distance: 71.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a bus from The Malls to Bus Station via Bournemouth Station in around 2h 56m.

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