It's now easier to travel from A to B to sea!

There's now a more convenient, stress-free way to travel around the Solent.
The new Solent Go travelcard makes travelling by bus and ferry easier than ever.

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How it works

Solent Go is a handy travelcard you top up as you go, making travel all over South Hampshire – including Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester, Havant and more – easier than ever before.

All you have to do is sign up online and wait for your Solent Go travelcard to arrive in the post, then top it up online and tap when boarding buses and ferries to travel. Simple!

Check the Solent travel map to see where you could visit today.

Sign up online

Signing up to get your travelcard is quick and easy. Simply complete and submit our short online form in four simple steps.

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Top up your card

Once you’ve received your travelcard you can top up online, at a participating travel shop or a ferry ticket office with the fare of your choice.

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Public transport

The Solent Go travelcard can be used on buses and ferries throughout South Hampshire, making your journey quick and seamless.

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"This is great, now I can visit my sister who lives in Winchester and my friend who lives in Havant for only £8!" Susan
Eastleigh

"I used to live in London – the Oyster card was great – it is about time we had something similar!" Michael
Fareham

"I don’t have a car at the moment so I'm using the buses – this will really help to cut costs." Peter
Fareham

"I can’t believe you can travel over such a large area for only £8." Marjorie
Hedge End

"Solent Go is so much cheaper than running my car – it's brilliant!" Emily
Winchester

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Recent News

Ongoing issues with the Solent Go system

July 18, 2023

Solent Go is working to find a resolution

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E-scooter trial scheme to launch in Portsmouth and Southampton

March 15, 2021

Residents, visitors and business users in Portsmouth and Southampton will be able to rent a Voi e-scooter from the 16th and 18th March.

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New bus routes for Southampton

October 28, 2019

There are now two new bus routes for Southampton; one from the city centre to Totton and Calmore (First City Red 1) and the other from the city centre to Thornhill via Woolston and Sholing (Bluestar 19)

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