The average bus between Cheltenham and Swanage takes 9h 14m and the fastest bus takes 6h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cheltenham 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 5 times a day between Cheltenham and Swanage. The earliest departure is at 3:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 4:30 PM which arrives into Swanage at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 9h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Swanage station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
Cheltenham to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well Bus Station.
Cheltenham to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Cheltenham and Swanage is 143.8 km. The road distance is 326 km.
You can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station in around 6h 24m.