Improved route and timetable between Romsey & Winchester

07 May 2024

From Sunday 26th May 2024, bus operator Stagecoach is introducing some changes which will see a higher frequency on a major bus route between Winchester and Romsey.

Service 66 will have an enhanced frequency, with buses running half-hourly during the daytime, Mondays to Saturdays, between Winchester and Romsey via Hursley, Ampfield and Abbotswood. Earlier and later journeys will be introduced on Sundays.

Mark Jackson, Operations Manager said: “Service 66 provides a direct link between the cathedral city and market town. It also serves the Royal Hampshire County Hospital, as well as Winchester rail station, where customers can access fast trains to London, the Midlands and the North.”

“I am confident this latest enhancement will provide improved connectivity, meaning customers can meet with family and friends, access leisure and health services, or simply do some shopping, ensuring the bus remains an attractive travel option.”

As well as the improved frequency, all buses on service 66 will run along the same route between Romsey and Abbotswood via Winchester Hill and Braishfield Road, in each direction.

Mark adds: “We’re adding extra buses at our busiest stops, helping residents in growing new communities to travel sustainably by bus”.

“Our buses are still part of the Government’s £2 Single fare cap. A trip on the bus is already great value – We look forward to welcoming customers on board!”

To celebrate, the buses will be completely free to use on 26th and 27th May and all Sundays throughout June!

In addition to the enhancements being introduced on service 66, buses between Springvale and Winchester City Centre will run as service 6, with minor changes to the timetable. These journeys have previously been known as “Spring”.

The service improvements have been made possible thanks to Department for Transport Bus Service Improvement funding, delivered in partnership with Hampshire County Council.

Click here to find out more about these changes and to download the timetable