X8
X8 Bus Times – Poole ↔ Blandford
18:50
353 minMarket Place 19:50SATURDAY · 11 services08:50 — 18:50
The X8 bus runs between Poole and Blandford, operated by Go-Ahead. This route has 62 stops.
Fares & Tickets
Day Pass
£5.50
Weekly
£34.00
Passes through:
PooleUptonBeacon HillBarrow HillLytchett MatraversSturminster MarshallNewton PeverilSpetisburyCharlton MarshallLower Blandford St MBlandford St MaryBlandford
Where does the X8 bus stop?
The X8 serves 62 stops passing through Poole, Upton, Beacon Hill, Barrow Hill, Lytchett Matravers, Sturminster Marshall, Newton Peveril, Spetisbury, Charlton Marshall, Lower Blandford St M, Blandford St Mary and Blandford. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the X8 run on weekends?
Yes, the X8 runs on Saturdays and Sundays. The weekend timetable may have fewer departures than weekdays - use the day tabs above to compare.
Can I use a bus pass on the X8?
Most Go-Ahead services accept concessionary bus passes (including the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme for eligible passengers). Contactless payment is widely accepted. Check with Go-Ahead for specific ticket options on this route.
Does the X8 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the X8. On bank holidays, most operators run a Sunday or reduced service. Contact Go-Ahead to confirm bank holiday arrangements.
Sources:
Bus Open Data Service (BODS) for timetable and route data · BODS Fares API for fare data
NOC: ETBU, GAHL, LCAG, CROP, GAWY, LGEN, LONC, BTRI, DBLU, EYMS, GONW, OXBC, THTR, CSLB, NATI, BLUS, WDBC, SWWD, TDTR, SVCT, TOUR, DAMY, UNIL, METR, PROC, BHBC, DDIS, GNEL, PLYC, GOSW, UNBU, TFCN, SDMS, OEXP, MBGA, CSSO, GAGL, PULH
Valid from 27 Jul 2026 to 31 Dec 2026
Source: Bus Open Data Service
· Last updated: 05 Aug 2026
This route serves 62 bus stops across 12 areas.