The average bus between Exeter Central and Swanage takes 11h 41m and the fastest bus takes 6h 27m. The bus service runs several times per day from Exeter Central 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 Exeter Central and Swanage. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter Central is at 5:20 PM which arrives into Swanage at 4:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 11h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




7h 24m • 4 changes




6h 59m • 4 changes




6h 54m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




17h 25m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Exeter Central to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Exeter Central station and arriving at Swanage station via Rail Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.
Exeter Central to Swanage bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Bus Station.
Exeter Central to Swanage bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Exeter Central and Swanage is 111.8 km. The road distance is 167 km.
You can take a vehicle from Exeter Central to Bus Station via Bus Station, Rail Station, Bus Station, Kings Statue, and Wareham Station in around 6h 9m.