🚌 Bus from Swanage to Wareham
5 direct routes · about 38 min · first bus 06:10, last bus 23:00 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | morebus | ~38 min | 24 | 06:10 | 23:00 | Bus Station (Stop 2) |
| X50 | First Wessex, Dorset & South Somerset | ~25 min | 10 | 11:05 | 19:15 | Bus Station (Stop 1) |
| X54 | First Wessex, Dorset & South Somerset | ~25 min | 10 | 12:05 | 19:15 | Bus Station (Stop 1) |
| 30 | morebus | ~32 min | 8 | 09:30 | 17:45 | Bus Station (Stop 2) |
| 35 | morebus | ~29 min | 4 | 10:25 | 17:30 | Bus Station (Stop 2) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Swanage on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Swanage to Wareham?
5 routes run directly from Swanage to Wareham: the 40 (morebus), the X50 (First Wessex, Dorset & South Somerset), the X54 (First Wessex, Dorset & South Somerset), the 30 (morebus), the 35 (morebus).
How long does the bus take from Swanage to Wareham?
Around 38 minutes on the 40, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Swanage to Wareham?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 40) leaves around 06:10 and the last around 23:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Swanage to Wareham?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.