New Andover to Winchester Sunday bus service announced

Stagecoach Bus <i>(Image: Stagecoach)</i>
Stagecoach Bus (Image: Stagecoach)
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Stagecoach South has announced a new Sunday bus service from Andover to Winchester and timetable improvements for other services.

From Sunday, April 20, a new Sunday timetable for Service 75 will connect Andover, Sutton Scotney and South Wonston to Winchester.

All Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday journeys on this service will be free from April 20 until Monday, May 26.

Mark Jackson, Operations Manager at Stagecoach South, said: “We are delighted to be making these positive changes to our Andover services, particularly the introduction of the new Sunday timetable for Service 75.

“With free travel on Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays, we hope to encourage more people to take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to explore Winchester and the surrounding areas while enjoying the benefits of sustainable public transport.”

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Weekday and Saturday services will continue with a capped single fare of £3, supported by Hampshire County Council’s Bus Service Improvement Plan.

Stagecoach South are introducing additional timetable improvements, including earlier buses of the service 676, which will allow timely arrivals at Queen Mary’s College, which will benefit students with morning lessons.

An additional afternoon bus will be added to The Drove on service 4 and improved punctuality in the early morning for service 76, ensuring a more reliable journey for commuters.

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