The average bus between Swindon and Dorset takes 14h 47m and the fastest bus takes 6h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Swindon to Dorset. 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 Swindon and Dorset. The earliest departure is at 9:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swindon is at 6:37 PM which arrives into Dorset at 10:46 AM. All services require a transfer at North Street and take an average of 14h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Swindon to Dorset? 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 Swindon to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Dorset station via North Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 47m.
Swindon to Dorset bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, depart from Spring Gardens station.
Swindon to Dorset bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, arrive at Market Place station.
The distance between Swindon and Dorset is 97.7 km. The road distance is 128 km.
You can take a bus from Spring Gardens to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via North Street, Blue Boar Row, Endless Street, and Market Place in around 5h 32m.