The average bus between Exeter and Swanage takes 8h 53m and the fastest bus takes 6h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Exeter 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 Exeter and Swanage. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 5:20 PM which arrives into Swanage at 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Rail Station and take an average of 8h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Exeter 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 Exeter to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Swanage station via Rail Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
Exeter to Swanage bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Bus Station.
Exeter to Swanage bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Wareham Station.
The distance between Exeter and Swanage is 111.4 km. The road distance is 164 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Rail Station, Bus Station, Kings Statue, and Wareham Station in around 5h 58m.