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Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
Historic villa museum filled with art, collectibles and period rooms overlooking the sea. One of the area's standout cultural visits.
Trains from Haywards Heath to Branksome run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:13, the last at 15:19. The fastest train covers the 131 km distance in 2h 49m.
Distance 131 km |
Average train duration 2h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 49m |
First train 8:13 |
Last train 15:19 |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Historic villa museum filled with art, collectibles and period rooms overlooking the sea. One of the area's standout cultural visits.
Main local museum with archaeology, social history and changing exhibitions. A practical introduction to Poole and the surrounding area.
Compact aviation museum at Bournemouth Airport with aircraft, cockpits and local aviation stories. Especially good for families and enthusiasts.
Long sandy beach with a pier, promenade and sea views. Ideal for walks, swimming and a classic Dorset coast experience near Branksome.
Victorian pleasure gardens running through central Bournemouth. Great for level walks, aviary, plantings and access between beach and town.
Leafy Chine path descending through woodland to the sea. Popular for scenic walks, a stream and easy access to Alum Chine beach.
Dorset apple cake is a traditional county bake made with local apples and warming spice, long associated with farmhouse cooking in Dorset.
Blue Vinny is a historic Dorset blue cheese with a crumbly texture and strong flavour, traditionally made from skimmed milk in the county.
Dorset knob biscuits are hard, twice-baked bread rolls eaten with cheese, especially Blue Vinny, and are a classic local savoury snack.
Well-known Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant with charcoal grills, mezze and generous portions in an informal setting.
Popular Italian restaurant in Penn Hill serving pasta, pizza and grills in a lively, smart-casual setting.
Stylish seafood-focused restaurant near Penn Hill, known for fresh fish, shellfish and a polished but relaxed dining room.
Moderate for southern England. Hotels can be pricey in peak season, but dining and local buses are usually manageable for most visitors.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis, and cafés usually only need small change or no tip.
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Branksome station -> Bournemouth Railway Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Haywards Heath to Branksome by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Branksome, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Haywards Heath to Branksome trains use the Haywards Heath to Branksome station pair. Use this guide to compare Haywards Heath and Branksome train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Haywards Heath has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Haywards Heath.
Wi-Fi is available at Haywards Heath. ATMs are available at Haywards Heath.
Ticket office support is available at Haywards Heath.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Haywards Heath: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Haywards Heath: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Haywards Heath: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Branksome has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Branksome.
Wi-Fi is available at Branksome.
Ticket office support is available at Branksome.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Branksome: Parking.
Available at Branksome: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Branksome: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step-free category C station. Steps to both platforms. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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