Did you know you can see precisely where your bus is and track its progress on the bus operator's own smartphone apps. Also, many bus stops show Real Time Information, so you can see when your bus is due.

Here are some other ways in which technology has made bus travel easier than ever:

• Use contactless payments to just ‘tap-on, tap-off’.
• Some buses have USB charging and free Wi-Fi.
• Video displays on the buses show the next stop. 

And, there’s lots of ways to keep bus travel cost effective:

• Most operators only charge £3 for a single journey
• You can often get a discount when travelling as a group
• Some operators offer cheaper evening fares of only £1

Here are links to the local bus operator sites for more journey planning information:

• Stagecoach – Between Winchester and Alresford, Alton, Andover, Bishops Waltham, Eastleigh, Fareham, Petersfield, Romsey, Twyford, Whitchurch and lots of other places in between.
• Bluestar – Between Southampton and Winchester
• First Bus 20 – Between Fareham and Wickham 

National Express operates coach services to Winchester from other UK towns and cities.

We have several train stations in the Winchester district: Micheldever, Winchester, Shawford and Botley.  Check National Rail Enquiries or Trainline for trains running from these stations.

You can save on your train fares in various ways, for example:

• Flexi-season tickets offer savings for those who only commute a couple of days a week.
• Group save tickets give you a third off the fare price when you are travelling with at least two others.
• If you are a regular traveller, check whether a Railcard could save you money.

Cycling (or taking the bus) to the station makes rail travel possible when you live or work more than a walk from the station.  Check out National Rail Enquiries guide on taking bicycles on trains.

There’s a variety of apps available that can help you find quieter, safer cycling routes. Watch this 4-minute Sustrans video to help you decide which app is best for you.

Here is a map of cycle parking in Winchester City.

Follow Winchester City Council on social media to be alerted to free Bike Register marking.

Community transport is commonly for people who may otherwise find regular public transport challenging.

Community First run the Connect Winchester service and a community bus service also operates specifically in Alresford.