There are so many places to visit for £2 thanks to the fare cap schemeThere are so many places to visit for £2 thanks to the fare cap scheme
There are so many places to visit for £2 thanks to the fare cap scheme

This is how far can you travel for £2 on a bus from the Portsmouth area

By Kelly Brown

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Published 22nd May 2023, 20:52 BST
Updated 3rd Jan 2024, 15:24 BST
An initiative allowing bus passengers to travel across Hampshire for as little as £2 a journey has been extended into 2024.

Single journeys are being capped at £2 on most routes all across Hampshire under the Department for Transport's Help for Households funded Bus Fare Cap in a bid to encourage more people to use public transport.

ALSO READ: How to get a £2 bus ticket in Portsmouth and Hampshire

So just how far can you travel for £2 from Portsmouth, Havant, Fareham and Gosport?

So just how far can you travel for £2 from Portsmouth, Havant, Fareham and Gosport?

First's number 28 service travels all the way from Fareham to Botley, taking in Whiteley, Park Gate and Titchfield for a rather scenic journey.

5. Botley

First's number 28 service travels all the way from Fareham to Botley, taking in Whiteley, Park Gate and Titchfield for a rather scenic journey. Photo: Google Maps

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With its wonderful little square and easy access to the Meon Valley trail, a trip to Wickham is always worth a visit. The First number 20 bus travels between Fareham and Whickham via Knowle village.

6. Wickham

With its wonderful little square and easy access to the Meon Valley trail, a trip to Wickham is always worth a visit. The First number 20 bus travels between Fareham and Whickham via Knowle village. Photo: Sarah Standing

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Okay, the bus does not take you all of the way to the castle but it does take you a short walk away if you catch the number 3 First bus. This bus runs between Portsmouth and Fareham.

7. Portchester Castle

Okay, the bus does not take you all of the way to the castle but it does take you a short walk away if you catch the number 3 First bus. This bus runs between Portsmouth and Fareham. Photo: Picture: Mark Cox. Instagram: @marlcox_sonya7iii

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The tiny town of Emsworth is a perfect place to visit with is shoreline, mill pond and large number of independent shops in the main square. You can reach it using the number 700 Stagecoach bus from both Portsmouth and Havant.

8. Emsworth

The tiny town of Emsworth is a perfect place to visit with is shoreline, mill pond and large number of independent shops in the main square. You can reach it using the number 700 Stagecoach bus from both Portsmouth and Havant. Photo: Sam Stephenson

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