- Dorset
- 1 hour 15 minutes · Bus
Purbeck Breezer 50
Bournemouth to Swanage via West Cliff · Westbourne · Sandbanks · Shell Bay · Studland
Family Friendly
Countryside
Coastal
Heritage Railways
History & Heritage
Nightlife
Key info
About this journey
This fantastic bus route from Bournemouth to Swanage includes a ferry across Sandbanks and travels through Purbeck Hills, providing scenic views and leading to the charming steam railway.
Journey overview
There’s not many bus routes in the world that literally go on a ferry as part of their journey, but that’s what happens on this truly incredible service.
It’s a trip that makes its way from the eclectic, bright lights and seaside charm of Bournemouth with its ‘golden mile’ sandy beach, famous promenade, theatre and other entertainments, through to the luxurious and picturesque Sandbanks before mounting the Sandbanks Ferry across to rustic Studland. Then, the bus weaves its way around the edge of the beautiful Purbeck Hills and awesome views across Swanage Bay before nestling at Swanage Station, home of the charming steam railway – 9.5 miles of beauty and nostalgia through the Isle of Purbeck to Corfe Castle and Norden.
Fab day out
- Start with a stroll along the beach or a coffee at an upmarket café
- Enjoy crazy golf or table tennis at Winter Gardens
- Take a leisurely ride past grand homes in Sandbank before the ferry ride
- Get off at Studland to explore the famous, long sandy beach and designated trails
- Try a two-hour taster session of sea kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding
- Maybe step back in time on the Swanage Railway, taking a steam train or browse the charming station and gift shop
- Combine a steam train trip to Corfe Castle with a relaxing 'Sea Train' cruise
- Take the Breezer 40 service from Swanage to visit Corfe Castle and Poole
Plan your route
Plan your route to this Great Scenic Journey
The map below shows where this journey begins.
🥾 Walking routes
Stretch your legs along the way
Take your scenic journey to the next level, hop off and explore on foot with this curated walk from the expert team at Go Jauntly, the walking app.
Stops & experiences
Places to visit & things to do on this journey
4 attractions the route passes, handpicked. Hover a card for a quick description.
Food and drink- Coastal
Coffee shops on the Promenade
Seafront cafés overlooking the golden sands of Weymouth Bay
- Family Friendly
- Countryside
City & Culture- Coastal
Winter Gardens
Coastal ornamental gardens on Weymouth's seafront, with lawns, flowerbeds and views across the bay.
- Coastal
Nature & Wildlife
Ferry ride across the bay
A ferry ride across Poole Bay is one of the most enjoyable ways to take in the Dorset coastline. Sailing from Poole Quay, passenger boats cross the vast natural harbour, the…
- Family Friendly
- Countryside
- Coastal
- Nature & Wildlife
Studland Beach
Studland Beach is a four-mile sweep of pale, soft sand stretching along the eastern shore of the Isle of Purbeck, looking out across Poole Bay towards Bournemouth and the chalk…
From our stories
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