Service 1 diversion
All areas
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LocationWinston Churchill Avenue, Portsmouth
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Causeroad closure
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ResponsibilityLocal Authority
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Effective17/10/2024 - 18/10/2024
There will be an OVERNIGHT closure Eastbound on Winston Churchill Avenue on the 17th October 2024 between 7pm and 5am. This will affect one stop only called Prince Albert Road. Service 1 will divert in one direction only from The Shephards Crook lights, it will divert left onto Priory Road and then right onto Milton Road, then back on normal route. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused. These works are out of our control and may change at short notice.
Travel Alerts
Horndean REMEMBRANCE DAY Parade
On Sunday 10th November Horndean village will be closed for the annual Remembrance Day Parade. The road will be closed from 10 am to 12 noon. Service 8 will not be able to serve Horndean or Clanfield during this time. All journeys will start and finish at Cathrington Lane, turning round at Morrisons. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused during this event.
Passenger information notice, routes E1, E2, 5, 9/9A, and 11. Gosport Town Centre.
Passenger information notice, routes E1, E2, 5, 9/9A, and 11.
North Cross Street all services.
E1, E2, 5, 9/9A, and 11.
From Monday 28th October,
Passengers will be able to board the bus at the new stop in North Cross Street.
Passengers for route 11 please be aware that;
both Alverstoke and Fareham services depart from this location, please check the destination screen on your approaching bus.
Please signal clearly to your driver.
Temporary Route Diversion, Routes X4 and X5 Pound Road, Bursledon.
Temporary Route Diversion, Routes X4 and X5 Pound Road, Bursledon.
EXTENDED TO THE 13th November 2024
Due to road works in Pound Road, routes X4 and X5 will divert via Portsmouth Road in both directions.
Passengers are advised to use the alternative stops at either:
The Plough or Jurd Way, Lowford.
Please signal clearly to your driver
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
The works organisers may change the times at short notice, due to circumstances outside of our control.
New Albion Place Bus Interchange. (Southampton City Centre West Quay) routes X4 and X5
Passenger Information.
New Albion Place Bus Interchange.
(Southampton City Centre West Quay)
Routes X4 and X5.
From Monday 4th November, the new bus interchange at Albion Place will be open for use.
Passengers for routes X4 and X5 towards Southampton Central Station should us stop BF.
Passengers for routes X4 and X5 towards:
Woolston, Lowford, Bursledon, Locks Heath, Fareham and onwards to Portsmouth should use stop BG.
Please see attached diagram for more information.
Please signal clearly to your driver.
Temporary Stop Closure, Warsash Clock Tower. Route X5.
Temporary Stop Closure, Warsash Clock Tower. Route X5.
0800 Monday 28th October until 1800 Friday 8th November.
Due to road works, this stop will be closed between the dates shown above.
This closure will affect the stops in both directions.
Passengers are advised to use the temporary stops provided by the works contractor.
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.
Drift Road, Clanfield. DIVERSION
Drift Road in Clanfield will be closed for gas works between the 28th October and 9th December 2024. Service 8 will divert around the loop at Clanfield in the opposite direction as far as the roundabout at Drift Road. The bus will then do a U turn at this roundabout and pick up it's normal route towards Portsmouth at Draycote Road. Temporary bus stops will be placed northbound on Tarn Rise, Downwood Way and White Dirt Lane. Bus stops on London Road and Drift Road will not be served. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused by these works which are out of our control and may change at short notice.
Temporary Stop Closure. Fareham Railway Station, Fareham. Routes E1, E2, 5, 9, 9A, 21, 28, 28A, F1, X4, and X5.
Temporary Stop Closure. Fareham Railway Station, Fareham.
West bound stop towards: Gosport, Locks heath / Southampton, Hill Head, and Whiteley.
Routes E1, E2, 5, 9, 9A, 21, 28, 28A, F1, X4, and X5.
0800 Monday 4th until 1700 Friday 8th November.
Due to road works, the above stop will be closed between the dates shown above.
Passengers are advised to use the temporary stop which will be located west of the stop (Between the closed stop and the railway bridge)
This temporary stop is provided by the works contractor.
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.
(EXTENDED) Festing Road, Portsmouth
The Gas board have closed Festing Road heading towards Southsea affecting service 1. This service cannot serve the stops between Eastney Health Centre and Festing Road in both directions and will divert away from this area via Cromwell Road, St Georges Road, Southsea seafront and to the other end of Festing Road where it will be back on normal route.
We are sorry for any inconvenience caused during these works.
These works are expected to last one month.
(UPDATED)
Due to services being unable to turn out of Festing Road, the following diversions are currently in place:
Services 1 towards South Parade Pier: Normal route to Eastney Road then Cromwell Road, St Georges Road and Eastern Parade continuing onto the normal route.
Service 1 towards Gunwharf: Normal route to Eastern Parade then continue St Georges Road, Cromwell Road and Milton Roundabout back to the normal route.
New Gosport Bus Interchange will be opening on the 9th October 2024
New Gosport Bus Interchange will be opening on the 9th October 2024.
We are excited to announce that the brand-new Gosport Bus Interchange will officially open on the 9th of October 2024! This modern facility has been designed to enhance your travel experience, offering improved convenience and comfort.
To help you navigate the new station, here is a breakdown of where your favourite routes will depart:
- Route E1 will depart from Stand A
- Route E2 will depart from Stand B
- Route 9/9A will depart from Stand D
- Route 5 will depart from Stand E
- Route 11 will depart from Stand F
We encourage all passengers to familiarise themselves with these changes ahead of time and look forward to welcoming you to the new Gosport Bus Interchange!
The Hard , Portsmouth
On Monday 22nd July The Hard bus station will be closed for major road works. These works are expected to last six months. All First Bus services will arrive and depart from Stand L out on the main road in front of the dockyard gates. The bus station building and our travel shop will remain open. You can still buy First Bus tickets and National Express from the travel shop. Staff will be on hand to direct you to your bus or coach.