The average bus between Whitstable and Swanage takes 9h 34m and the fastest bus takes 7h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Whitstable to Swanage. 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 Whitstable and Swanage. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitstable is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Swanage at 10:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Long Reach and take an average of 9h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Whitstable to Swanage? 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 Whitstable to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Whitstable station and arriving at Swanage station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.
Whitstable to Swanage bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Long Reach station.
Whitstable to Swanage bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Bournemouth Station.
The distance between Whitstable and Swanage is 224.9 km. The road distance is 299 km.
You can take a bus from Harbour Street to Bus Station via Long Reach, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bournemouth Station in around 8h 5m.