Getting around in Winchester

Hoppa bus service

If you need to travel to the station from the city centre, the ideal way is to use the Hoppa bus which is operated for the park and ride service. It is available for a small charge to travel to and from the station from Broadway as well as to and from the car parks. The service only runs during the operating hours of the park and ride service.

Local bus services

The main bus operator in Winchester is Stagecoach, however the city is also served by other bus services.  Please use the links below for timetables and routes.  If you have any queries please contact the friendly staff at the Tourist Information Centre who will be happy to help you plan your journey.

Stagecoach

Bluestar

Velvet

Xelabus

Bikeabout bicycle hire and loan

Leave the car behind and head for Winchester to borrow a bicycle from the Bikeabout  Scheme.

Bike Hire
Bikes can be hired on a daily basis for just £10 (or £7 for half a day).  All you need to have is proof of identity (passport/driving license or similar) and a £50 refundable deposit.  Bike Hire is only open to people over the age of 18.

Bike Loan
For an annual registration fee of £50  you can borrow a bike as often as you like.  As with the hire scheme all you need to sign up is proof of identity and address.  Please note bikes available as part of the loan scheme are different to those used for the daily hire scheme. 

You can hire or loan a bike from two outlets in the city:

Winchester Tourist Information Centre, Guildhall, High Street, Winchester, SO23 9GH
Tel: +44 (0)1962 840 500
or
Winchester Shopmobility, Upper Parking, The Brooks Shopping Centre, Winchester, SO23 8QY
Tel: +44(0)1962 842 626

Cycling in Hampshire
Hampshire rights of way maps online

Shopmobility

Manual and powered wheelchairs and battery-powered scooters are available for hire by anyone with mobility difficulties. Book a vehicle in advance by phoning +44(0)1962 842 626.

Maps

Don't forget to look at our maps to help you find your way around.

Toilets

The City Council is responsible for public toilets in central Winchester and the larger villages and small towns of Alresford, Bishop's Waltham, Denmead and Wickham. All have facilities for disabled people and, wherever possible, remain open 24 hours a day.

Further information about toilets in the Winchester district can be found on the Winchester City Council website. You may also find the City centre map (PDF, 229KB) useful to locate toilets in the city.