Stagecoach Basingstoke bus timetable for Christmas 2025

Stagecoach South has announced timetable changes for Christmas and New Year. <i>(Image: Stagecoach South)</i>
Stagecoach South has announced timetable changes for Christmas and New Year. (Image: Stagecoach South)
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Bus users across Basingstoke will be affected by changes to Stagecoach services during the festive season.

Stagecoach South has published its Christmas and New Year timetables, which includes a combination of normal, Saturday, Sunday, early-finish and limited special services.

There will be no bus services operating on Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year’s Day.

Passengers can view the full festive timetable at stagecoachbus.com/southxmas.

Stagecoach South has announced timetable changes for Christmas and New Year. (Image: Stagecoach South)

Marc Reddy, managing director at Stagecoach South, said: "Our buses play a vital role in keeping Hampshire communities connected over the festive season.

"Whether people are visiting family, attending local events, or accessing essential services, these tailored timetables ensure reliable journeys while supporting the needs of our communities and staff.

"We encourage passengers to check their journeys in advance and wish everyone a safe and happy festive period."

In Basingstoke and North Hampshire, the following timetable will be in place:

  • Sunday, December 21: Normal Sunday service
  • Monday, December 22: Saturday service plus Service 16
  • Tuesday, December 23: Saturday service
  • Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): Saturday service with early finish plus Service 16
  • Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day): No service
  • Friday, December 26 (Boxing Day): No service
  • Saturday, December 27: Normal Saturday service
  • Sunday, December 28: Normal Sunday service
  • Monday, December 29: Saturday service plus Service 16
  • Tuesday, December 30: Saturday service
  • Wednesday, December 31 (New Year’s Eve): Saturday service with early finish plus Service 16
  • Thursday, January 1 (New Year’s Day): No service
  • Friday, January 2: Saturday service plus Service 16
  • Saturday, January 3: Normal Saturday service

Stagecoach South encourages all passengers to plan their journeys in advance and check the complete festive timetable online.

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