The average bus between Swanage and Totnes takes 20h 27m and the fastest bus takes 18h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Swanage to Totnes. 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 twice daily between Swanage and Totnes. The earliest departure is at 12:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Swanage is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Totnes at 5:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Lulworth Cove and take an average of 20h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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20h 18m • 5 changes
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23h 29m • 5 changes
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20h 18m • 5 changes
Want to know about travelling from Swanage to Totnes? 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 Totnes. However, there are services departing from Swanage station and arriving at Totnes station via Lulworth Cove. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 27m.
Swanage to Totnes bus services, operated by More Bus, depart from Bus Station.
Swanage to Totnes bus services, operated by More Bus, arrive at The Bourtons station.
The distance between Swanage and Totnes is 123.9 km. The road distance is 206 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to The Bourtons via Lulworth Cove, Kings Statue, Bus Station, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 48m.