The cheapest and fastest buses from Swanage to London
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 56 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
163 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Swanage to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swanage to London will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 5 buses that leave Swanage for London on Thu, Nov 06, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 163 km distance in an average of 2 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 4 h 10 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.










Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Swanage to London
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Swanage to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 18m. 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 bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 101 miles (163 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€10 Average price Cheapest | €44 Average price |
4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m 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.
Swanage to London Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:25AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:32AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 3h18 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:02AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 3h18 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:22AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 2h58 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:12AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 3h38 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:22AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 3h28 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:58AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 3h52 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:08AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 3h42 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:03AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h47 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:03PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 3h37 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:03PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 3h47 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:03PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 3h32 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:03PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 3h47 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:03PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h47 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:03PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h47 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:48PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 3h02 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:08PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 3h12 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Live departures
Swanage to London bus times
The table below shows live departures for Swanage to London buses for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX035 | 8:00 PM Poole, Seldown Coach Park | 3h20 | 11:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | 8:08 PM Poole, Parkstone | 3h12 | 11:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX035 | 8:15 PM Westbourne, Poole Road | 3h05 | 11:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, November 6 | |||||
![]() | 6:55 AM Swanage | 4h10 | 11:05 AM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:45 AM Swanage | 2h55 | 2:40 PM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:10 PM Swanage | 3h00 | 3:10 PM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Swanage | 2h30 | 7:30 PM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:25 PM Swanage | 2h05 | 7:30 PM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Swanage to London
Buses from Swanage to London run on average 33 times per day, taking around 3h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 31 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:56. The fastest bus covers the 101 miles (163 km) distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 101 miles (163 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 33 |
Direct buses 31 |
Fastest bus 2h 5m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:56 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, FlixBus from Swanage to LondonYou can travel by bus between Swanage to London with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus for as low as $6 (€5). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Swanage to London
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swanage to London by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Swanage, Springfield Road, which is located around 0.1 miles (175 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at London, Victoria Coach Station, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- The British Museum, a world-renowned museum housing a vast collection of art and antiquities from around the globe
- The Tower of London, a historic castle and former royal residence known for its Crown Jewels and rich history
- Buckingham Palace, the official residence of the British monarch and a symbol of the British monarchy
- The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, iconic landmarks representing the political heart of the United Kingdom
- St. Paul's Cathedral, an architectural masterpiece with a stunning dome and rich history.
- The London Eye, a giant Ferris wheel on the South Bank offering panoramic views of the city
- West End Theatre District, a vibrant area known for its high-quality theatrical productions and musicals
- Explore Camden Market, a bustling market known for its eclectic mix of food, fashion, and crafts
- Take a walk through Hyde Park, one of London's largest and most famous parks offering beautiful landscapes and recreational activities
- Visit the Tate Modern, a contemporary art museum housed in a former power station on the banks of the Thames.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Swanage to London, follow these tips:
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- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Swanage to London
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret A Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 285, 490 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- The Crown Rivers (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 423, 7, 285 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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