 Brandon is separated from the much larger village of Wolston by a railway viaduct, but the two villages practically form a single entity.The railway viaduct dates from 1837 and was part of the original London and Birmingham Railway, The village used to have a railway station, but this was closed in 1960.1.5 miles (2.5 km) west of Brandon is the suburban village of Binley Woods and 2 miles (3 km) to the east is the small village of Bretford.