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If you still have a valid paper season ticket here are some FAQ’s which you may find helpful
I bought my season ticket online last week, will I still be able to use it?
Yes, we will continue to accept valid season tickets until their expiry date
Who should I speak to if I need more information?
You can contact our Customer Services Team on 0345 646 0707
This does not affect the purchase of Rail Air tickets which are still available online
Students can also buy their tickets online and have the option of annual, term or academic year period tickets. You may need a photocard or First Photo ID to go with your season ticket but this will be detailed when purchasing your ticket.
Havant and South Down Term tickets are now available on our app please follow this link
Travel Alerts
Changes to services X4 and X5 from Sunday 26 May
From Sunday 26 May 2024, we will be changing the way our current X4/X5 services operate across the network, including the introduction of a service 5, operating between Gosport and Fareham.
All services will have an introduction of a new timetable. You can view the timetables here: Timetables | First Bus
Please see below for more details on what is changing:
Service | What is changing |
X4 |
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X5 |
The route section on service X5, which currently operates between Gosport, Lee-on-the-Solent, Stubbington and Fareham will be re-numbered to service 5. The new timetable will operate every half an hour Monday to Saturdays and every hour on Sundays.
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Temporary diversion of route SD4. Wickham Horse Fair.
Temporary diversion of route SD4.
Wickham Horse Fair .
Monday 20th May, all day.
Due to the annual Wickham Horse Fair, route SD4 will not serve the stops at:
Ashley Manor, Redhill Crossroads, Park Place, Wickham Square,
Wickham Bridge and The Shell Garage.
Passengers are advised to use the temporary stops for the Stagecoach 69 service on the A32 By Hoad’s Hill Roundabout ,or the alternative stops at Church Road.
Passengers returning to Wickham Square area should alight at the temporary stop opposite the recreation grounds and walk into Wickham. This diversion will affect services in both directions.
Hawthorn Crescent, Highbury
On Tuesday 21st May waterworks will close the road at Hawthorn Crescent in Highbury. Service 22 will be unable to serve this area and wait it's time at Cosham interchange. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused during this diversion.
Temporary diversion of route 20. Wickham Horse Fair, Monday 20th May 2024.
Temporary diversion of route 20.
Wickham Horse Fair .
Monday 20th May, all day.
Due to the annual Wickham Horse Fair, route 20 will not serve the stops at:
The Shell Garage, Wickham Railway Bridge or Wickham Square.
Passengers are advised to use the temporary stop situated by the recreation ground on the southern side of Hoad’s Hill Roundabout.
Passengers for Wickham Square area should alight at the temporary stop and walk into Wickham.
This diversion will affect services in both directions.
Milton Road, Waterlooville
Between the 13th & 22nd May Milton road will be closed between 9:30am & 3pm each day for re-surfacing works. Service 7 will divert away from this area via London Road, Lovedean Lane, Milton Road & Eagle Avenue in both directions. The lower end of Milton Road will not be served. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused during these works. These dates and times may change at short notice due to circumstances out of our control.
Timetable changes to services 9/9A, E2/E2 and F1 from 5 May 2024
Our timetables for services Eclipse E1/E2 and Solent 9/9A will be amended from Sunday 6 May 2024. Our Solent F1 service will have a route extension and timetable change from the same date. Please see below to find out what is changing:
Route |
What is changing |
Eclipse E1/E2 Fareham - Gosport via BRT |
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Solent 9/9A Fareham - Rowner - Gosport |
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Solent F1 Fareham - Highlands, Thorni Avenue |
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Lake Road (Eastern End) Portsmouth.
The eastern end of Lake road will be closed between the 13th May and 26th May affecting services 3 and 7. Both services will divert via Holbrook Road, Arundel Street and Fratton road in both directions. These works are out of our control and may change at short notice. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.
Cornmill street, Lake Road Portsmouth (SEHRT)
The bus stop called Cornmill street on Lake road, southbound will be closed from the 18th March until mid June. All buses will use stop M in Commercial Road North.(Just before McDonalds). Please signal to your driver your intention to travel. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused. These works are out of our control and may change at short notice.
Temporary Stop Closure, Parkway North, Whiteley Way. Routes 28 28A.
Temporary Stop Closure, Parkway North, Whiteley Way.
Routes 28 28A.
0730 Monday 11th March until 1530 Friday 31st May 2024.
Due to highway improvement works, the above stop will be closed on dates and times shown.
Passengers are advised to use the alternative stop at Ocean Hotel.
Please signal clearly to your driver
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
The contractors may change the times at short notice, due to circumstances outside of our control.
Temporary stop closure. Down End Road and Cams Hill Road, towards Fareham. Routes 3, X4 and SD5. Updated.
Temporary Stop Closure.
Down End Road and Cams Hill Road, towards Fareham. Routes 3, X4 and SD5.
0800 Monday 29th January until Sunday 28th July.
Due to highway improvement works, the above stops will be closed until late July 2024.
We apologise that there is no suitable location for any temporary stops.
Passengers are advised to use an alternative stop.
Nearest alternative stop is located at Birdwood Grove.
Please signal clearly to your driver
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
The contractors may change the times at short notice, due to circumstances outside of our control.
UPDATE Tuesday 6th February.
The stop at Cams Hill, towards Fareham will reopen, allowing passengers to use this stop as an alternative to Down End Road.
Please be aware that this may change again at short notice, if the road works extend past the stop.