Bus from Poole to Sturminster Marshall
2 direct routes · about 18 min · first bus 07:42, last bus 18:50 (weekdays).
Next buses to Sturminster Marshall as of 14:06
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Poole, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X8 | morebus | ~18 min | 12 | Sat 11 · Sun 4 | 07:42 | 18:50 | Bus Station (Stand L) | Station Road Store (NE-bound) | Upton, Beacon Hill & Barrow Hill |
| 704 | morebus | ~26 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:38 | 07:38 | Oakley Road (S-bound) | Station Road Store (SW-bound) | Corfe Mullen & Beacon Hill |
Times are for the first boarding point in Poole 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 X8 bus or 704 bus timetable.
Fares from Poole to Sturminster Marshall
- £3.00 adult single on the X8 (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 Poole to Sturminster Marshall?
2 routes run directly from Poole to Sturminster Marshall: the X8 (morebus), the 704 (morebus). The most frequent is the X8, 12 times each weekday — board at Bus Station (Stand L) and get off at Station Road Store (NE-bound), about 18 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Poole to Sturminster Marshall?
Around 18 minutes on the X8, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Upton, Beacon Hill, Barrow Hill on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Poole to Sturminster Marshall?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:42 and the last around 18:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Poole to Sturminster Marshall?
An adult single from Poole to Sturminster Marshall is £3.00 on the X8 (morebus), from Bus Station (Stand L) to Station Road Store (NE-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.