The average bus between Dorking and Swanage takes 7h 9m and the fastest bus takes 5h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dorking 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 Dorking and Swanage. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dorking is at 7:56 PM which arrives into Swanage at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Friary Bus Station and take an average of 7h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Dorking 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 Dorking to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Dorking station and arriving at Swanage station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
Dorking to Swanage bus services, operated by Compass Travel, depart from Guildford station.
Dorking to Swanage bus services, operated by Compass Travel, arrive at Mowlem Court station.
The distance between Dorking and Swanage is 133.3 km. The road distance is 227 km.
You can take a bus from South Street to Mowlem Court via Friary Bus Station, Guildford station, Heathrow Terminal 5, and Bournemouth Station in around 5h 33m.