Bus from Waterloo Estate to Branksome (Poole)
5 direct routes · 23–61 min · first bus 06:54, last bus 18:34 (weekdays).
Next buses to Branksome (Poole) as of 10:05
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Waterloo Estate, 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 | ~31 min | 20 | Sat 20 · Sun 5 | 06:54 | 18:34 | Sopers Lane (N-bound) | Branksome Station (E-bound) | — |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 415, 416, 449, 450
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 415 | morebus | ~23 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:46 | 15:46 | Hatch Pond Road (S-bound) | Branksome Station (E-bound) | — |
| 416 | morebus | ~23 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:46 | 15:46 | Hatch Pond Road (S-bound) | Branksome Station (E-bound) | — |
| 449 | morebus | ~30 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:30 | 15:30 | Parkstone Grammar School (N-bound) | Branksome Station (E-bound) | — |
| 450 | morebus | ~61 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:30 | 15:30 | Parkstone Grammar School (N-bound) | Recreation Road (opp) | Gravel Hill & Bournemouth |
Times are for the first boarding point in Waterloo Estate 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, 415 bus, 416 bus, 449 bus or 450 bus timetable.
Fares from Waterloo Estate 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 Waterloo Estate to Branksome?
5 routes run directly from Waterloo Estate to Branksome: the 18 (morebus), the 415 (morebus), the 416 (morebus), the 449 (morebus), the 450 (morebus). The most frequent is the 18, 20 times each weekday — board at Sopers Lane (N-bound) and get off at Branksome Station (E-bound), about 31 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Waterloo Estate to Branksome?
Between 23 minutes on the 415 and 61 on the 450, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Waterloo Estate to Branksome?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:54 and the last around 18:34. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Waterloo Estate to Branksome?
An adult single from Waterloo Estate to Branksome is £1.00 on the 18 (morebus), from Sopers Lane (N-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.