The average bus between Bath and Swanage takes 8h 41m and the fastest bus takes 5h 56m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bath 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 Bath and Swanage. The earliest departure is at 7:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bath is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Swanage at 11:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Market Place Bus Island and take an average of 8h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Bath 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 Bath to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Bath station and arriving at Swanage station via Market Place Bus Island. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
Bath to Swanage bus services, operated by Faresaver, depart from Guildhall station.
Bath to Swanage bus services, operated by Faresaver, arrive at Mowlem Court station.
The distance between Bath and Swanage is 89.8 km. The road distance is 150 km.
You can take a bus from Guildhall to Mowlem Court via Market Place Bus Island, Tesco, Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane, Bournemouth Square, and St Peters Church in around 6h 13m.