The average bus between Ramsgate and Swanage takes 10h 56m and the fastest bus takes 8h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ramsgate 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 Ramsgate and Swanage. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ramsgate is at 6:50 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 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ramsgate 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 Ramsgate to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Ramsgate station and arriving at Swanage station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.
Ramsgate to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Harbour station.
Ramsgate to Swanage bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bournemouth Station.
The distance between Ramsgate and Swanage is 249.7 km. The road distance is 343 km.
You can take a bus from Harbour to Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bournemouth Station in around 8h 45m.