The average bus between Swanage and Dover takes 10h 59m and the fastest bus takes 8h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Swanage to Dover. 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 Swanage and Dover. 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 Dover at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Bournemouth Station and take an average of 10h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Swanage to Dover? 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 Swanage to Dover. However, there are services departing from Swanage station and arriving at Dover station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.
Swanage to Dover bus services, operated by More Bus, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Swanage to Dover bus services, operated by More Bus, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Swanage and Dover is 236.5 km. The road distance is 331 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Pencester Road via Bournemouth Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 8h 31m.