Buses in Gosport: Routes & Operators
Gosport's buses are split between First Bus (the Solent Ranger and local town routes) and Stagecoach South, plus the dedicated Eclipse busway to Fareham. Here's how the network fits together.
The main operators
Bus services covering Gosport are split mainly between First Bus (operating locally as First Hampshire & Dorset, branded First Solent) and Stagecoach South. Local services run out of three depots in the area — Farlington (Stagecoach), Hilsea (Portsmouth-based First services) and Hoeford (Fareham and Gosport-based First services).
First Solent routes
The First Solent network runs mainly between Gosport bus station, Fareham bus station and Portsmouth's "The Hard" bus station, giving direct links from Gosport into both neighbouring towns without needing the ferry. The Solent Ranger service also connects Southampton and Fareham, with the X4 continuing to Portsmouth and the X5 to Gosport, if you're travelling further afield.
The Eclipse busway
The Eclipse service uses a dedicated, off-road busway running between Redlands Lane in Fareham and Tichborne Way in Gosport, giving a faster and more reliable journey between the two towns than a normal road-based bus, since it bypasses regular traffic congestion on that stretch.
Checking live times and planning a journey
Bus routes, timetables and any temporary changes are best checked directly before you travel, since routes are periodically revised. Use First Bus's Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport journey planner for First Solent services, or bustimes.org for live running times across all operators serving the area, including Stagecoach South.
Combined bus and ferry tickets
If your journey continues into Portsmouth beyond the bus network, the Gosport Ferry offers combined bus and ferry tickets — worth checking if you regularly travel by both.
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