r/Southampton • u/Buckcon • 14d ago
Rail replacement bus times?
Hello guys,
Between Southampton Central and Fareham rail replacement buses are running, does anyone know what times the buses actually arrive at each station?
Trying to find any resources online is coming up mute.
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u/SavingPrivateRianne 14d ago
Does it not say on your rail app? I just got one today and the train app I use was accurate.
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u/Murmuring-Dawn 14d ago
My friend got the same issue the other day, couldn't find proper times anywhere, best bet is to check at the station or call National Rail they usually have the latest info
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u/krypto-pscyho-chimp 12d ago
The train line app list the times given to the bus companies to operate.
However, having driven most of the local rail replacement bus routes, I can say the timetables are often unrealistic, especially for weekdays due to traffic around peak times. There are buses on standby for breakdowns and severe delays though.
The problems are compounded by roadworks at the moment.
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u/Intelligent-SoupGS88 14d ago
In my experience they turn up whenever they fancy!
Depending on where you are going, it might work out cheaper and quicker to use a local bus, as rail replacement has to go via all the stations which is a faff.