From 8th June 2025, several changes will come into effect across our local bus network. Thanks to ongoing collaboration between local authorities and transport providers - and with funding from the Bus Service Improvement Plan - a number of positive updates have been secured for Farnham, Bordon, Haslemere, Hindhead, and nearby villages.
As the local MP, Gregory Stafford has been in regular contact with Stagecoach, Surrey County Council and Hampshire County Council to make sure that residents across our towns and villages are properly served by public transport.
The most recent Bordon Taskforce meeting saw Gregory pressing for swift improvements to local bus links - particularly on the 13 and 18 routes - to better connect our communities and support those who rely on buses for work, school and essential services.
Below is a summary of the key changes affecting our constituency:
| Service | Route | Key Changes |
| 13 | Basingstoke – Alton – Bordon | New Sunday service introduced with Hampshire BSIP funding, as discussed at the Bordon Taskforce |
| 16 | Aldershot – Badshot Lea – Farnham – Rowledge | Increased hourly frequency (Mon–Sat); replaces 74 & 17 school journeys |
| 18 | Aldershot – Weybourne – Farnham – Wrecclesham – Bordon | Increased frequency (every 30 mins Mon–Sat, hourly Sun); revised Bordon loop; improvements secured after the Bordon Taskforce |
| 19 | Aldershot – Weybourne – Farnham – Hindhead – Haslemere | New Sunday service; earlier weekday journey for care workers in Beacon Hill & Hindhead |
| 23 | Liphook – Bordon – Hindhead – Haslemere | Re-routed to serve Forest Road, Pinehill Road and Apollo Drive in Bordon |
| 46 | Guildford – Godalming – Elstead – Farnham | Revised Farnham route due to town centre works; continued school service to Weydon |
| 70 / 71 | Guildford – Godalming – Haslemere – Midhurst / Woolmer Hill | Extra weekday peak journeys; later evening buses; improved Artington P&R service |
| 72 | Guildford – Godalming – Eashing Lane Estates | New evening and Sunday journeys to Aarons Hill and Ockford Ridge |
| 74 | Folly Hill – Badshot Lea – Farnham – Weydon School | Withdrawn and replaced by service 16 |
| 418 | Bordon – Wrecclesham – Weybourne – Farnborough | Morning route in Bordon aligned with service 18 loop |
These improvements represent a positive step forward for our area - especially for residents who depend on buses to get to work, school, or essential services.
For a full list of changes and to view updated timetables, please visit the Stagecoach website.
Some less-used stops and services have been reconfigured to allow more frequent, reliable routes where demand is higher. If you have feedback on local transport, Gregory wants to hear from you. He’ll continue to work with operators and councils to secure further improvements in the months ahead.