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Trip Overview

The average bus between Swanage and Brighton takes 5h 59m and the fastest bus takes 4h 47m. The bus service runs several times per day from Swanage to Brighton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 59m
Duration
168 mi
Distance
£29
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Line 50 bus, bus

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  1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 50
  2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 035 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Preston Circusbus bus 025
5h 20m
£20–41

Swanage to Brighton bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Swanage and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swanage is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Brighton at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Bournemouth Station and take an average of 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    More BusNational ExpressNational Express10h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    More BusNational ExpressNational Express5h 37m • 2 changes

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    More BusFlixBusNational Express4h 57m • 2 changes

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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    More BusNational ExpressNational Express5h 37m • 2 changes

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    More BusFlixBusNational Express4h 57m • 2 changes

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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    More BusFlixBusNational Express5h 17m • 2 changes

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    More BusNational ExpressNational Express5h 37m • 2 changes

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    More BusFlixBusNational Express4h 57m • 2 changes

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    More BusFlixBusNational Express5h 17m • 2 changes

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    More BusNational ExpressNational Express5h 37m • 2 changes

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    More BusFlixBusNational Express5h 17m • 2 changes

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    More BusNational ExpressNational Express5h 37m • 2 changes

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    More BusFlixBusNational Express4h 57m • 2 changes

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    More BusNational ExpressNational Express5h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    More BusFlixBusNational Express5h 17m • 2 changes

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    More BusNational ExpressNational Express5h 37m • 2 changes

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    More BusFlixBusNational Express4h 57m • 2 changes

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    More BusNational ExpressNational Express5h 7m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swanage to Brighton? 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.

Map of how to get from Swanage to Brighton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 168 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Swanage, England and Brighton, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Preston Circus via Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 5h 20m.

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