The average bus between Edinburgh and Swanage takes 14h 5m and the fastest bus takes 13h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 twice daily between Edinburgh and Swanage. The earliest departure is at 9:25 PM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Swanage at 1:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 14h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Swanage station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.
Edinburgh to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bournemouth Station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Swanage is 599.8 km. The road distance is 798 km.
You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station in around 13h 9m.