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.
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.
| via the First Bus app | via payment on bus | |
| Adult | £7.00 | £7.50 |
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.
| via the First Bus app | via payment on bus | |
| Adult | £19.50 | £21.00 |
For our customers who use the Gosport Ferry the through tickets can be convenient and save time, whether you’re traveling 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.
| Adult | £8.60 |
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FirstWeek Hampshire + Gosport Ferry
Use on Eclipse and any other First bus in Hampshire, and on Gosport Ferry.
| Adult | £35 |
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