The average bus between Croydon and Swanage takes 6h 10m and the fastest bus takes 5h 1m. The bus service runs several times per day from Croydon 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 Croydon and Swanage. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Croydon is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Swanage at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 23m • 2 changes


5h 53m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


8h 49m • 2 changes


5h 30m • 2 changes


6h 8m • 2 changes


5h 43m • 2 changes


5h 42m • 2 changes


5h 30m • 2 changes


6h 8m • 2 changes


5h 43m • 2 changes


5h 42m • 2 changes


5h 30m • 2 changes


6h 8m • 2 changes


5h 43m • 2 changes


5h 42m • 2 changes


5h 30m • 2 changes


6h 8m • 2 changes


5h 46m • 2 changes


6h 12m • 2 changes


5h 25m • 2 changes


5h 34m • 2 changes


5h 36m • 2 changes


5h 47m • 2 changes


5h 24m • 2 changes


5h 24m • 2 changes


5h 26m • 2 changes


5h 38m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Croydon 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 Croydon to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Swanage station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
Croydon to Swanage bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from West Croydon Bus Station.
Croydon to Swanage bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Mowlem Court station.
The distance between Croydon and Swanage is 155.9 km. The road distance is 210 km.
You can take a bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Mowlem Court via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station in around 5h 57m.