The average bus between Dover and Swanage takes 10h 8m and the fastest bus takes 8h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dover 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 Dover and Swanage. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Swanage at 11:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 10h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Dover 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 Dover to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Swanage station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.
Dover to Swanage bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Bus Station.
Dover to Swanage bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Bournemouth Station.
The distance between Dover and Swanage is 236.5 km. The road distance is 330 km.
You can take a bus from Priory Street to Bus Station via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bournemouth Station in around 9h 33m.