Public Transport

    Bus travel

    Rivermead Gardens is nearby to bus stops on Draymans Way, with further local bus stops found on Alton High Street, Lower Turk Street, Normandy Street and from Sainsburys to the South of Draymans Way.

    From Draymans Way, stop D provides access to eleven services:

    • 9 (Monday to Friday) Alton High Street – Manor Estate
    • 613, 13 and 13X (Monday to Saturday) Basingstoke – Liphook / Haselmere
    • 23X (Monday to Saturday) Alton – Haselmere
    • 37X (School Days Only) Cowplain – Alton
    • 38 (Monday to Friday) Petersfield – Alton
    • 64 (7 Days a Week) Winchester – Alton
    • 65 (Monday to Saturday) Alton – Guildford

    Bus Timetables and Routes

    Click here to view bus services from Draymans Way stop D – timetables

    For further information on other bus services available in Hampshire please visit: www.hants.gov.uk/transport/publictransport

    Stagecoach Bus Passes and Tickets

    There are a variety of bus passes available from Stagecoach which provide access to their services within Alton and beyond. With access to different areas including Guildford, Basingstoke, Winchester and other southern locations, you have the opportunity to purchase weekly, 4 week, 13 week and even yearly tickets for Stagecoach services! For more information on the bus passes available, please visit their website here.

    Hampshire County Council’s Older Person’s ‘Blue Stripe’ Bus Pass

    For those that are of a State Pension age you are entitled to a free bus pass. This bus pass entitles you to free travel on bus services throughout England from 09:30am to 11:00pm Monday to Friday and all day at weekends and on public holidays. Other services can also be accessed in Alton using this bus service. Information on these services can be found here.

    For more information and how to apply please visit the Hampshire County Council Web Page or email: concessionary.fares@hants.gov.uk

    This bus pass also provides access and discounts to a number of other Community Transport services in Hampshire, including:

    Cango, Call and Go, Dial a Ride, Fleet Link, Yateley Shopper, Eastleigh Parish Links, Park and Ride services and Hampshire County Council Taxishare and carshare.

    Rail travel

    Alton Railway Station is your closest station and can be found to the North East of the development. At this station there are 60 cycle spaces and a 185 space car park with 4 accessible spaces. From Alton  there are opportunities to travel directly to London Waterloo, with stopping services calling at Farnham, Aldershot, Ash Vale, Brookwood, Woking, West Byfleet and Surbiton.

    For timetable information and live updates for services from Alton please visit the South Western website.

    National Railcards

    National Railcards provide an opportunity to save up to a 1/3 off rail travel, with an annual average saving of £142 per year! There are a number of railcards including:

    • 16-25 Railcards
    • Senior Railcard
    • Veterans Railcard
    • Two Together Railcard
    • Disabled Railcard
    • 26-30 Railcard
    • Family & Friends Railcard
    • Network Railcard
    • 16-17 Saver

    To find out if you’re eligible and to apply for a railcard visit: www.railcard.co.uk

    Taxi Services

    Taxi services are also available locally and play a role in your local public transport. Local taxi companies include:

    Alton Taxis

    01420 88888
    www.altontaxis.co.uk

    Wilson Taxis

    01420 87777
    www.wilsontaxis.co.uk

    Taj Executive Hire

    01420 544544
    www.tajexecutivehire.co.uk

    Get in Touch

    If you need more information on public transport then please get in touch using our email address: rivermeadgardenstpc@i-transport.co.uk