Bus from Oakdale (Poole) to Branksome (Poole)
5 direct routes · 14–22 min · first bus 07:12, last bus 18:51 (weekdays).
Next buses to Branksome (Poole) as of 08:57
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Oakdale, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | morebus | ~14 min | 20 | Sat 20 · Sun 5 | 07:12 | 18:51 | Lime Close (SE-bound) | Branksome Station (E-bound) | — |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 703, 415, 416, 449
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 703 | morebus | ~15 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:32 | 17:32 | Lime Close (SE-bound) | Recreation Road (adj) | — |
| 415 | morebus | ~21 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:48 | 15:48 | Heath Avenue (SE-bound) | Branksome Station (E-bound) | — |
| 416 | morebus | ~20 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:49 | 15:49 | Library (S-bound) | Branksome Station (E-bound) | — |
| 449 | morebus | ~22 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:38 | 15:38 | Library (S-bound) | Branksome Station (E-bound) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Oakdale 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 18 bus, 703 bus, 415 bus, 416 bus or 449 bus timetable.
Fares from Oakdale to Branksome
- £1.00 adult single on the 18 (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 Oakdale to Branksome?
5 routes run directly from Oakdale to Branksome: the 18 (morebus), the 703 (morebus), the 415 (morebus), the 416 (morebus), the 449 (morebus). The most frequent is the 18, 20 times each weekday — board at Lime Close (SE-bound) and get off at Branksome Station (E-bound), about 14 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Oakdale to Branksome?
Between 14 minutes on the 18 and 22 on the 449, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Oakdale to Branksome?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:12 and the last around 18:51. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Oakdale to Branksome?
An adult single from Oakdale to Branksome is £1.00 on the 18 (morebus), from Lime Close (SE-bound) to Branksome Station (E-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.