U2 Poole to Talbot Heath via Parkstone, Branksome
Operated by morebus. Registered as running via Wallisdown. First bus 08:10, last bus 19:10. 23 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £1.00 — more.
Wanted a different U2? 9 other bus routes are numbered U2 elsewhere in the UK — see every U2 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 08:10 | 09:10 | 10:10 | 11:10 | 12:10 | 13:10 | 14:10 | 14:40 | 15:42 | 16:48 | 17:45 | 18:40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seldown Coach Station (Stop S1) | 08:10 | 09:10 | 10:10 | 11:10 | 12:10 | 13:10 | 14:10 | 14:40 | 15:42 | 16:48 | 17:45 | 18:40 |
| Willow Park (E-bound) | 08:15 | 09:15 | 10:15 | 11:15 | 12:15 | 13:15 | 14:15 | 14:45 | 15:47 | 16:54 | 17:50 | 18:44 |
| Branksome Roundabout (opp) | 08:26 | 09:23 | 10:23 | 11:23 | 12:23 | 13:23 | 14:23 | 14:53 | 15:56 | 17:03 | 17:59 | 18:50 |
| Bournemouth University (Stand C) | 08:40 | 09:35 | 10:35 | 11:35 | 12:35 | 13:35 | 14:35 | 15:05 | 16:09 | 17:16 | 18:12 | 19:00 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Fares on the U2
Adult single £1.00 · Child single £1.00
The same for any journey on the U2, however far you go.
Go-Ahead's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 1 June 2026. Fares change — check with morebus before you travel.
Tickets on the U2
morebus publishes singles and day returns on this route for adults, children and students.
Adult Return · Adult Single · Child Single
…and 2 more tickets on this route.
Ticket types come from morebus's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 3 October 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with morebus.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with morebus before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route U2
U2 towards Talbot Heath
All 26 stops
- Seldown Coach Station (Stop S1) Poole
- Mount Pleasant Road (NE-bound) Poole
- Churchfield Court (E-bound) Poole
- Birds Hill Road (NE-bound) Poole
- Park Gates (NE-bound) Parkstone
- Willow Park (E-bound) Parkstone
- Ashley Cross (E-bound) Parkstone
- Ashley Cross Post Office (NE-bound) Parkstone
- Castle Hill (E-bound) Parkstone
- Marlborough Road (E-bound) Parkstone
- The Grasshopper (E-bound) Parkstone
- Majestic Wine Warehouse (E-bound) Parkstone
- North Lodge Road (NE-bound) Branksome
- St. Josephs Church (opp) Branksome
- Branksome Roundabout (opp) Branksome
- Recreation Road (adj) Branksome
- Gateway Church (NE-bound) Rossmore
- Alder Parade (NE-bound) Rossmore
- McDonalds (opp) Rossmore
- Sainsburys (NE-bound) Bourne Valley
- Langside Avenue (N-bound) Bourne Valley
- Roundabout (N-bound) Wallisdown
- Aldi (E-bound) Wallisdown
- St Marks Church (E-bound) Talbot Heath
- Bournemouth University (Stop J) Talbot Heath
- Bournemouth University (Stand C) Talbot Heath
U2 towards Poole
All 24 stops
- Bournemouth University (Stand C) Talbot Heath
- St Marks Church (W-bound) Talbot Heath
- Talbot Drive (W-bound) Wallisdown
- Roundabout (S-bound) Wallisdown
- Langside Avenue (S-bound) Bourne Valley
- Sainsburys (SW-bound) Bourne Valley
- McDonalds (SW-bound) Rossmore
- Alder Parade (opp) Rossmore
- Gateway Church (SW-bound) Rossmore
- Recreation Road (opp) Branksome
- Branksome Roundabout (adj) Branksome
- St. Josephs Church (SW-bound) Branksome
- North Lodge Road (W-bound) Branksome
- Hardy Road (opp) Parkstone
- The Grasshopper (W-bound) Parkstone
- Marlborough Road (W-bound) Parkstone
- Castle Hill (W-bound) Parkstone
- Ashley Cross Post Office (opp) Parkstone
- Ashley Cross (W-bound) Parkstone
- Willow Park (W-bound) Parkstone
- Park Gates (NW-bound) Parkstone
- Birds Hill Road (W-bound) Poole
- Nurses Home (SW-bound) Poole
- Seldown Coach Station (Stop S1) Poole
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 21 September 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 23 February 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 22 September 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 18 September 2023 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 20 September 2021 To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PH1121126/116 · Changes in Bournemouth Christchurch Poole Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first U2 bus?
The first U2 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:10 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last U2 bus?
The last U2 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 19:10. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the U2 bus cost?
morebus's published fares on the U2: adult single £1.00, child single £1.00. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). morebus day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the U2 bus?
The U2 is operated by morebus.
Timetable data from morebus via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South West England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PH1121126/116. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.