The average bus between Rayleigh and Swanage takes 8h 59m and the fastest bus takes 7h. The bus service runs several times per day from Rayleigh 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 every 4 hours between Rayleigh and Swanage. The earliest departure is at 2:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 5:19 PM which arrives into Swanage at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 8h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




8h 34m • 4 changes




8h 43m • 4 changes




7h 22m • 4 changes




8h 30m • 4 changes




8h 34m • 4 changes




8h 43m • 4 changes




7h 22m • 4 changes




8h 30m • 4 changes




8h 34m • 4 changes




8h 43m • 4 changes




7h 22m • 4 changes




8h 30m • 4 changes




8h 34m • 4 changes




8h 43m • 4 changes




8h 5m • 4 changes




8h 22m • 4 changes




8h 34m • 4 changes




8h 43m • 4 changes




8h 14m • 4 changes




7h 41m • 4 changes




8h 34m • 4 changes




7h 45m • 4 changes




7h 11m • 4 changes




7h 41m • 4 changes




8h 34m • 4 changes




8h 43m • 4 changes




8h 5m • 4 changes




7h 52m • 4 changes
Want to know about travelling from Rayleigh 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 Rayleigh to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh station and arriving at Swanage station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
Rayleigh to Swanage bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Coach Station.
Rayleigh to Swanage bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Mowlem Court station.
The distance between Rayleigh and Swanage is 209.3 km. The road distance is 315 km.
You can take a bus from The Library to Mowlem Court via Bus Station, Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 7h 50m.