Basingstoke Network

We’re making some changes to our Basingstoke bus network from Sunday 11th January 2026.

The way people travel is constantly changing, and we need to offer a transport system that adapts to evolving demand. These latest changes in Basingstoke are designed to improve punctuality across our main routes and keep buses in the right place at the right time. Route changes may require a change of bus for some of our customers but will increase punctuality across our network and keep delays to a minimum.

Minor timetables changes on service 7, 8, 11 and 20
New earlier and later journeys on service 6 (in East Popley) and 20
Increased frequency for service 6 (in East Popley)
Reduced frequency on services 5, 6 (in Winklebury) and 20 (Saturdays only)

There are no changes to services: 1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 22, 32, 76

Basingstoke network map from January 11th 2026

Route Changes

Service 6 (East Popley to Winklebury via Town Centre) will be split into two routes as below

6 | Town Centre to East Popley

Same route between the Bus Station and East Popley
Enhanced to run every 12 mins Monday to Saturday (currently every 15 mins)
Earlier and later journeys throughout the week
Same 20 minute frequency on Sundays and Public Holidays

9 | Town Centre to Winklebury

Same route between Bus Station & Winklebury
Buses will run every 20 mins Monday to Saturday (currently every 15 mins)
Buses will run every 30 mins on Sundays and Public Holidays (currently every 20 mins)

Why have we made these changes?

Service 6 will be split into two routes to better meet the varying levels of demand in Winklebury and East Popley. The 6 has remained unchanged for many years, these changes are being made to respond to the latest travel patterns and patronage across the route.

Through/transfer tickets will not be available; however, customers will benefit from Basingstoke DayRider tickets at £5.50 – cheaper than two capped single fares. Better savings can be made with our DayRider bundles on the Stagecoach Bus App (save an extra 20%), or our longer period MegaRider tickets.

Timetable Changes

5 | to & from West Popley

Buses will run every 20 mins Monday to Saturday (currently every 15 minutes)
Sunday service is still every 30 minutes but with a revised timetable

7 | Chineham to & from Town Centre

Peak-time timetable changes to improve punctuality
Revisions to daytime and weekend timetable
Buses towards Chineham will start at the Railway Station, then call at the Bus Station before continuing to Chineham
Buses towards the Town Centre will serve the Bus Station, then call at the Railway Station

8 | to & from Kempshott Park & Hatch Warren

Peak-time timetable changes to improve punctuality
Minor changes to daytime and weekend timings

Changes to serving the Railway Station:

Buses towards Kempshott will start from the bus station and then call at the Railway Station (now Stop Y on the opposite side of the road at all times) before continuing to Kempshott
Monday to Saturday, buses towards the Town Centre will continue to call at the Railway Station and then terminate at the Bus Station
On Sundays, buses towards Town Centre will not serve the Railway Station and will go directly to the Bus Station. Customers for the Railway Station should stay on the bus to be dropped off at the station on the return trip to Kempshott

Please refer to the timetables below or the Journey Planner if you're unsure on the changes above.

11 | to & from Oakley

Minor changes to Sunday timetable
No changes to Monday to Saturday timings

20 | to & from Vyne Park

Peak-time timetable changes to improve punctuality, and new earlier and later journeys
Buses will run every 30 mins on Saturdays (currently every 20 mins) due to lower patronage when Chineham Park offices are closed
Sunday service still every 30 mins, but with a revised timetable