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Swanage Railway
Working steam railway linking Swanage with Corfe Castle and Norden. Heritage stations and carriages make it a memorable museum experience.
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
2 h 49 m
Buses per day
45
Distance
163 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Swanage is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Swanage will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £6.
Of the 45 buses that leave London for Swanage every day 42 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 163 km distance in an average of 2 h 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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NX035Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London to Swanage among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 163 km
Most popular Coach | Train |
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£7 Average Price Cheapest | £34 Average Price |
3h 49m Average total duration 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for London to Swanage coaches for today, Monday 10 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 20:45 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 2h50 | 23:35 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:45 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 3h10 | 23:55 Poole, Seldown Coach Park | 0 changesdirect | |
NX035 | 21:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 23:50 Poole, Seldown Coach Park | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:15 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 3h20 | 0:35 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:15 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 3h40 | 0:55 Poole, Seldown Coach Park | 0 changesdirect | |
NX035 | 21:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 0:50 Poole, Seldown Coach Park | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:30 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 2h45 | 1:15 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX035 | 22:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 1:25 Poole, Seldown Coach Park | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:30 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 3h05 | 1:35 Poole, Seldown Coach Park | 0 changesdirect | |
NX035 | 22:50 London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 2h35 | 1:25 Poole, Seldown Coach Park | 0 changesdirect | |
NX035 | 23:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h10 | 2:10 Poole, Seldown Coach Park | 0 changesdirect | |
NX030 · NX035 | 23:59 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h31 | 3:30 Poole, Seldown Coach Park | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX035 | 23:59 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h31 | 3:30 Poole, Seldown Coach Park | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 11 August | |||||
NX035 | 0:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 3:30 Poole, Seldown Coach Park | 0 changesdirect | |
NX035 | 6:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h30 | 10:00 Poole, Seldown Coach Park | 0 changesdirect | |
NX035 | 8:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 11:05 Poole, Seldown Coach Park | 0 changesdirect | |
NX035 | 8:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 12:05 Poole, Seldown Coach Park | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 4h05 | 12:35 Poole, Seldown Coach Park | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 3h40 | 12:10 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX035 | 10:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 13:20 Poole, Seldown Coach Park | 0 changesdirect | |
NX035 | 10:25 London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 2h55 | 13:20 Poole, Seldown Coach Park | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 3h00 | 13:45 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 3h25 | 14:10 Poole, Seldown Coach Park | 0 changesdirect | |
NX035 | 11:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 14:35 Poole, Seldown Coach Park | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:40 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 4h10 | 15:50 Poole, Seldown Coach Park | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:40 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 3h45 | 15:25 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX032 · NX035 | 11:50 London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 4h45 | 16:35 Poole, Seldown Coach Park | 1 change | |
NX035 | 12:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 15:05 Poole, Seldown Coach Park | 0 changesdirect | |
NX035 | 13:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 16:35 Poole, Seldown Coach Park | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:15 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 3h00 | 16:15 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:15 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 3h25 | 16:40 Poole, Seldown Coach Park | 0 changesdirect | |
NX035 | 14:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 17:20 Poole, Seldown Coach Park | 0 changesdirect | |
NX035 | 14:25 London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 2h55 | 17:20 Poole, Seldown Coach Park | 0 changesdirect | |
NX035 | 15:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h50 | 18:50 Poole, Seldown Coach Park | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:15 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 3h45 | 19:00 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:15 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 4h10 | 19:25 Poole, Seldown Coach Park | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:30 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 3h25 | 19:55 Poole, Seldown Coach Park | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:30 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 3h00 | 19:30 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX035 | 17:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h55 | 20:55 Poole, Seldown Coach Park | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:00 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 3h25 | 21:25 Poole, Seldown Coach Park | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:00 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 3h00 | 21:00 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX035 | 18:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 21:25 Poole, Seldown Coach Park | 0 changesdirect | |
NX035 | 19:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h30 | 22:30 Poole, Seldown Coach Park | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:30 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 3h20 | 22:50 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:30 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 3h40 | 23:10 Poole, Seldown Coach Park | 0 changesdirect | |
NX035 | 20:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h05 | 23:05 Poole, Seldown Coach Park | 0 changesdirect | |
NX035 | 20:20 London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 2h45 | 23:05 Poole, Seldown Coach Park | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from London to Swanage run on average 53 times per day, taking around 3h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 47 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:20, the last at 23:56. The fastest coach covers the 163 km distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 163 km |
Average bus duration 3h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 53 |
Direct buses 47 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 0:20 |
Last bus 23:56 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Swanage — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Swanage trip today.
Working steam railway linking Swanage with Corfe Castle and Norden. Heritage stations and carriages make it a memorable museum experience.
Local museum covering Swanage and Purbeck history, industry and daily life. Compact but informative for understanding the area.
Visitor centre museum at Durlston with displays on local wildlife, geology and the Jurassic Coast, useful before exploring the park.
Seafront promenade and sandy bay ideal for walking, swimming and classic seaside views. A central area for most visits to Swanage.
Coastal country park with cliff paths, wildlife and viewpoints. Excellent for walks, sea panoramas and access to key landmarks.
Long chalk ridge above Swanage with expansive views over the bay and Purbeck. Popular for walking and photography.
Fresh crab landed on the Dorset coast, prized for sweet white meat and often served simply in salads or sandwiches around Swanage.
Locally caught shellfish from Poole Harbour and nearby waters, traditionally eaten very fresh and valued for the area’s fishing heritage.
A Dorset teatime classic: fruit cake spiced and enriched with tea, often spread with butter and linked to county farmhouse baking.
Established town-centre restaurant focused on Turkish and Mediterranean dishes, with friendly service and a warm dining room.
Popular seafront fish and seafood restaurant with harbour views, known for fresh local catch and a relaxed coastal atmosphere.
Traditional pub dining in a historic building, serving British favourites, local drinks, and seafood in a characterful setting.
Moderate for a UK seaside town. Summer stays can rise, but dining, cafés and local buses are generally comparable to similar coastal destinations.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual for good service if not already added. Round up taxi fares. Café tipping is not expected, but small change is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Swanage by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Swanage, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Swanage buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Poole, Seldown Coach Park station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Swanage bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
London, Hammersmith Bridge Road is 7 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Hammersmith Bridge Road has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several fast food outlets nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at London, Hammersmith Bridge Road. ATMs are available at London, Hammersmith Bridge Road.
Ticket office support is available at London, Hammersmith Bridge Road.
Available at London, Hammersmith Bridge Road: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Hammersmith Bridge Road: Wheelchair accessible.
Swanage, Springfield Road has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Swanage, Springfield Road. ATMs are available at Swanage, Springfield Road.
Ticket office support is available at Swanage, Springfield Road.
Available at Swanage, Springfield Road: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Swanage, Springfield Road: Bus stop is wheelchair accessible.
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