Portsmouth
From 3 October, The Hard Travel Shop will be closing due to changes in how tickets are purchased.
You can still get tickets and travel information easily via our First Bus app, website, or on board.
Temporary Stop Closures, Bridge Road, Park Gate. Route X4
1900 Tuesday 7th until 0600 Wednesday 8th October.
Due to road works, the above stop will be closed between the times dates shown.
Passengers are advised to use the temporary stops provided by the works contractors.
This closure will affect the stops in both directions.
Please signal clearly to your driver.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
This closure may change at short notice, due to circumstances
outside of our control.
Please check back regularly for updates.
Temporary Diversion, Route 5. Stokes Bay Road and Jellicoe Avenue.
Sunday 5th October 0800 - 1100
Due to a part day closure of Stokes Bay Road, route 5 will divert via Gomer Lane and Privett Road in both directions.
All stops along Stokes Bay Road and Jellicoe Ave will not be served during this closure.
Passengers are advised to use the alternative stops at either:
Bay House School, Oval Gardens, or the War Memorial Hospital stops.
Please signal clearly to your driver.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
This diversion may change at short notice,
Please check back regularly for updates.
UPDATED 19.09.2025
From Monday 22nd September the E1 and E2 services will use the BRT track from 05:45 - 19:00 each day.
Diversion after 1900 is as follows.
E1 & E2 Leaving Fareham Bus Station:
via Rail station, part BRT to Palmerston Drive then A32 to Brockhurst.
E1 & E2 Leaving Gosport Bus Station:
A32, Palmerston Drive, BRT Track. Rail station, Fareham.
Service 9/9A
Normal Route.
This action is being taken due to continued vandalism to our buses.
This diversion is under constant review.
Please signal clearly to your driver.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
This diversion may change at short notice,
Please check back regularly for updates.
