The average bus between Folkestone and Swanage takes 10h 31m and the fastest bus takes 7h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Folkestone 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 Folkestone and Swanage. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Swanage at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and take an average of 10h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Folkestone 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 Folkestone to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Swanage station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.
Folkestone to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Middelburg Square station.
Folkestone to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bournemouth Station.
The distance between Folkestone and Swanage is 225.6 km. The road distance is 334 km.
You can take a bus from Middelburg Square to Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bournemouth Station in around 8h 6m.