The average bus between Brighton and Swanage takes 6h 13m and the fastest bus takes 5h 27m. The bus service runs several times per day from Brighton 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 3 hours between Brighton and Swanage. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Swanage at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 5 and take an average of 6h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Brighton 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 Brighton to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Swanage station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
Brighton to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.
Brighton to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Mowlem Court station.
The distance between Brighton and Swanage is 130.3 km. The road distance is 269 km.
You can take a bus from Preston Circus to Mowlem Court via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station in around 5h 38m.