The average bus between Ely and Swanage takes 11h 37m and the fastest bus takes 8h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ely 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 3 times a day between Ely and Swanage. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Swanage at 10:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Drummer St Bus Station and take an average of 11h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Ely 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 Ely to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Swanage station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.
Ely to Swanage bus services, operated by A2B Bus & Coach (Royston), depart from Parkside station.
Ely to Swanage bus services, operated by A2B Bus & Coach (Royston), arrive at Bournemouth Station.
The distance between Ely and Swanage is 251.5 km. The road distance is 334 km.
You can take a bus from Market Street to Bus Station via Drummer St Bus Station, Parkside, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 8h 26m.