Eclipse

Eclipse is Hampshire's priority bus network, designed to raise your bus travel experience to the next level. The Eclipse network links key towns and destinations in south east Hampshire, providing a viable alternative to car travel. This includes a 3.4km dedicated off-road busway between Redlands Lane in Fareham and Tichborne Way in Gosport.

With a bus up to every 6 minutes at peak times along the busway, and comprehensive travel information on board, online and direct to your mobile, Eclipse offers the best of bus travel.

Quality waiting facilities along the busway include comfortable seating, lighting and CCTV as well as real-time bus arrival information, while on-road bus priority measures ensure that the Eclipse services can make the most of the time gained on the busway to ensure reliable end-to-end journey times - a must for commuters. To find out more visit the Eclipse site.

Great value tickets

Tickets can be bought on the bus from the driver or available on the First Bus App, you can buy in advance on your phone and not worry about having the correct cash on you. Just download the First Bus App, click here for details.

FirstDay Hampshire

Unlimited travel for one day on Eclipse and all other First buses in Hampshire.

FirstWeek Eclipse

Unlimited travel for seven consecutive days within the area bounded by Gosport Ferry, Lee on the Solent, Stubbington Green, Wild Ridings, Fareham College, Fareham Bus Station, Brockhurst and Elson. (Highlands and Hill Head are not within the validity area).

Specifically, the First Week Eclipse ticket is valid on:

The  E1, E2, X5, 10, 11, 21 plus the X5 between Gosport Ferry and Stubbington Green; between Fareham Bus Station and Fareham College

You can hop on and off as much as you like where your ticket is valid, making this excellent value.

FirstNight Hampshire

Unlimited travel on all First buses in Hampshire after 7pm. Eclipse services run from Gosport to Fareham until 11.00pm and from Fareham to Gosport from 11.34pm.

For our customers who use the Gosport Ferry the through tickets can be convenient and save time, whether you’re travelling just for the day or daily during the week.

FirstDay Hampshire + Gosport Ferry

Use on Eclipse and any other First bus in Hampshire, and on Gosport Ferry.

FirstWeek Hampshire + Gosport Ferry

Use on Eclipse and any other First bus in Hampshire, and on Gosport Ferry.