Welcome to Branksome – Getting Around is Easy!

We want to make your arrival and stay in Branksome as smooth as possible. When you come to visit us on Lindsay Rd, you’ll find excellent local bus and train transportation options right at your fingertips.

• Branksome Train Station is conveniently located on Poole Road. South Western Railway services run directly to Poole in just a few minutes, and connect you to destinations like Southampton Airport Parkway.
• Bus services are frequent and connect Branksome to Poole, Bournemouth, and the surrounding areas. You’ll find stops within a short walk on Cromer Road, at Branksome Station, The Victoria School, and Branksome Roundabout. Routes include 16, 18, M1, M2, and U2, among others.
• For cost-effective local travel, look into PlusBus tickets. These give you unlimited bus travel across Bournemouth and Poole on participating operators for a day. You can purchase these online or at station ticket offices.
• Planning a trip to London Heathrow Airport or Southampton Airport? Both bus and train services operate from Branksome with National Express and South Western Railway respectively.

Here’s how to get started:

• To travel locally, simply walk to Branksome train station or one of the nearby bus stops.
• Tickets can be purchased on board buses, or from the station for trains. Many bus and train services also offer online or mobile app ticketing.
• Stay up-to-date with real-time schedules using apps like Moovit for buses or the South Western Railway website for trains.
• If you plan on making multiple bus trips, a PlusBus ticket offers great value and convenience.

We’re confident this network of services will make it easy to explore Poole, Bournemouth, and beyond, all starting right here in Branksome on Lindsay Rd.