Santa Bus 2025
Santa Bus 2025
He’s making a list, he’s checking it twice… and this December, Santa’s taking the wheel!
Our much-loved Santa Bus will be out and about throughout December, spreading festive cheer on normal Hampshire & Solent Buses routes across the region.
What is the Santa Bus?
It’s one of our regular buses — fully decorated inside and out with lights, tinsel, and Christmas magic.
You’ll know it when you see it — glowing headlights, festive music, and Santa (or one of his helpers) on board!
The Santa Bus operates in normal service, so you can catch it using your usual tickets and passes.
No need to book — just hop on if you see it!
Appearing on different routes each day across Portsmouth, Fareham, Winchester, Basingstoke & Aldershot.
This year, the Santa Bus is proudly raising money for Portsea Community Pantry, helping families across the South Coast.
Look out for the donation buckets onboard — every penny helps!
Timetables
Will YOU ride the Santa Bus this year? Our santa bus runs to a different depot duty every day, so in order to catch it, follow the link below to see what route it's on and where it is currently!
🔗 https://www.mybustimes.cc/operator/portsmouth-buses/vehicles/726497/
Confirmed Routes:
Tuesday, December 16th: Service 40 (Farnham - Hartley Wintney)
Wednesday, December 17th: Service 41 (Farnborough - Reading)
Thursday, December 18th: Service 55 (Stubbington - Warsash)
Friday, December 19th: Service 51 (Gosport - Rowner Circular)
Saturday, December 20th: Service 53 (Gosport - Hill Head Circular)
Sunday, December 21st: Service 9 (Gosport - Paulsgrove)
Monday, December 22nd: Service 1 (Paulsgrove - Southsea)
Tuesday, December 23rd: Service 12 (West Leigh - Portsmouth)
Wednesday, December 24th: Service 16 (Havant - Gunwharf Quays), Service 13 (Paulsgrove - Farlington), Service 8 (Waterlooville - Old Portsmouth), Service 3 (Southsea - Cosham), Service 6 (Portsmouth - Ocean Park), Service 7 (QA Hospital - Fratton Bridge)
For December 24th, see times through this link: https://www.mybustimes.cc/operator/portsmouth-buses/running-boards/10339/
Ready to travel this christmas? Check our handy webpage for up to date christmas travel info!