The average bus between Swanage and Sherborne takes 11h 10m and the fastest bus takes 4h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Swanage to Sherborne. 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 Swanage and Sherborne. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swanage is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Sherborne at 12:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Wareham Station and take an average of 11h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Swanage to Sherborne? 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 Sherborne. However, there are services departing from Swanage station and arriving at Sherborne station via Kings Statue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.
Swanage to Sherborne bus services, operated by More Bus, depart from Wareham Station.
Swanage to Sherborne bus services, operated by More Bus, arrive at Digby Road station.
The distance between Swanage and Sherborne is 54.7 km. The road distance is 105 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Digby Road via Wareham Station, Kings Statue, and South Station in around 4h 39m.