Service Updates

Diversion on the 26 & 26A

Today 15:05 - 13th Jun 2026

• Affected routes:
• 26
• 26A

Diversions are in place on the 26 & 26A because of emergency roadworks. Services will go from Fovant to Tisbury Via Chicksgrove in both directions then via the A30 through to Swallowcliffe. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this.

[29] Buses on Diversion

8th - 12th Jun 2026

• Affected routes:
• 29

• Affected stops:
• Holly Close, SW-bound
• Holly Close, NE-bound
• Bowerchalke Church, NE-bound
• Bowerchalke Church, SW-bound
• Bowerchalke, Church St/Quidham St, W-bound
• Bowerchalke, Church St/Quidham St, E-bound

Please be aware that from Monday 8th to Friday 12th June, between 08:00 and 16:00 buses will have to operate on diversion due to a closure on Quidham St. Buses will not be able to serve from Holly Close to Quidham St bus stops, please use Knapp Hill or The Horseshoe Inn as alternative stops. Expect delays. We apologise for any inconvenience.

India Avenue Stop Suspensions

8th - 19th Jun 2026

• Affected routes:
• 663
• B6
• Red1
• Red10
• X2

• Affected stops:
• India Avenue, NW-bound
• India Avenue, SE-bound

Please be aware that due to temporary traffic lights on Devizes road, the India Avenue bus stops will be suspended in both directions. Please use Highbury Avenue or Devizes Road Cemetery Stops as alternatives. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Roman Road Stop Suspension

4th Jun 2026 - 15th Jul 2026

• Affected routes:
• 66
• 663
• Red1
• Red10

• Affected stops:
• Roman Road Cemetery, SW-bound
• Roman Road Cemetery, NE-bound

Please be aware that due to the temporary traffic lights, Roman Road Cemetery is suspended in both directions until Wednesday 15th July. Please use the Devizes Road Cemetery or Coronation Road Stops instead. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Gervis Place (Bournemouth Square) will be closed for rebuilding

23rd May 2026 - 29th Jan 2027

• Affected routes:
• X3

Between 0100 Saturday 23 May and Friday 29 January (approx) Gervis Place will be closed for rebuilding by BCP Council. During this time, no buses will use Gervis Place. We have made some bus stop changes to accommodate this, with the X3 moving around the corner to stop 5, outside The Arcade.

[R10] Buses on Diversion

18th May 2026 - 21st Jun 2026

• Affected routes:
• Red10

• Affected stops:
• Windsor Street, W-bound
• Fountain Way, W-bound
• Charnwood Road, W-bound
• Canadian Avenue, NW-bound
• Skew Bridge, W-bound
• Roman Road Cemetery, NE-bound
• Coronation Road, NE-bound

Please be aware that due to the one way closure on Wilton Road, the R10 will be unable to serve any stops on Wilton Rd Outbound, please use stops on Devizes road as alternate stops. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Buses On Diversion - Wilton Road

18th May 2026 - 21st Jun 2026

• Affected routes:
• 2
• 2A
• 25
• 26
• 26A
• 27
• B1
• PR3
• Red3

• Affected stops:
• Windsor Street, W-bound
• Fountain Way, W-bound
• Charnwood Road, W-bound
• Canadian Avenue, NW-bound

Please be aware that due to the one way closure on Wilton Road, all West-bound services will be on diversion via Devizes Rd and Australian Avenue. Please use Skew Bridge or Gas Lane stops as your nearest alternative stops. The R8 service can also be caught from Churchfields Rd for those traveling to Wilton. We apologise for any inconvenience.

[86,26] Buses on Diversion

14th May 2026 - 28th Jul 2026

• Affected routes:
• 26
• 86

• Affected stops:
• Semley, Kingsettle Estate, W-bound
• Semley, Kingsettle Estate, E-bound

Please be aware that due to a road closure on Station Rd, Semley, buses will have to operate on diversion and will be unable to serve Kingsettle Estate bus stops. We apologise for any inconvenience.

X3 - delays on A338 between Ringwood and Fordingbridge

7th Jan 2026 - 12th Jun 2026

• Affected routes:
• X3

This is due to SSEN installing new high voltage power cables under the road, meaning temporary traffic lights are in operation at all times.