Bus from Swanage to Wareham
2 direct routes · about 34 min · first bus 06:12, last bus 22:02 (weekdays).
Next buses to Wareham as of 09:24
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Swanage, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | morebus | ~34 min | 15 | Sat 15 · Sun 14 | 06:12 | 22:02 | Howard Road (NW-bound) | Red Lion (N-bound) | Langton Matravers, Kingston, Corfe Castle, Kingston, Corfe Castle, Norden & 3 more |
| 29 | Linkrider Coaches | ~28 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:07 | 07:07 | Mowlem Court (S-bound) | Red Lion (N-bound) | Corfe Castle & Stoborough Green |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 40 bus or 29 bus timetable.
Fares from Swanage to Wareham
- £3.00 adult single on the 40 (morebus)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Swanage to Wareham?
2 routes run directly from Swanage to Wareham: the 40 (morebus), the 29 (Linkrider Coaches). The most frequent is the 40, 15 times each weekday — board at Howard Road (NW-bound) and get off at Red Lion (N-bound), about 34 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Swanage to Wareham?
Around 34 minutes on the 40, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Langton Matravers, Kingston, Corfe Castle, Kingston and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Swanage to Wareham?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:12 and the last around 22:02. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Swanage to Wareham?
An adult single from Swanage to Wareham is £3.00 on the 40 (morebus), from Howard Road (NW-bound) to Red Lion (N-bound). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.