Welcome to Saxon Corner Travel Plan website. As your Travel Plan Coordinators, we’re here to help you utilise the best of your area, be that shops, local facilities or public transport connections.
This page has been designed for you! Think of it as your one stop shop for all the latest, up to date information regarding travel and your local area.
On this page you can find information on:
- Your local area (inc map)
- Local pedestrian network
- Local cycle network
- Travel by bus – routes and services information
- Travel by rail – station faciliities, ticket and service information
- Car travel options
This information is correct as of July 2025.
Your Local Area
The map below highlights the major amenities and points of interest that can be found in the surrounding area, close to your home at Saxon Corner.
Your home is close to both Emsworth Town Centre and Havant Town Centre. You can reach either place within less than a 30 minute walk or 10 minute cycle! Or the number 700 Coastliner Stagecoach bus route will take you there too (Further information provided below)!
For more info on the 700 Coastliner bus service, visit: https://www.stagecoachbus.com/promos-and-offers/south/coastliner and see further details in the ‘Travel by Bus’ section below.
Emsworth has its own website providing information on recent news and information about the town. Find out more at: https://www.emsworthonline.co.uk/index.html
Free Travel Voucher
To help you travel sustainably, Barratt Homes have partnered with Halfords and Stagecoach to offer you a FREE travel voucher!
A travel voucher, up to the value of £50* is available once for each address (if no previous resident at the address has claimed). You can claim either:
Halfords cycle voucher
OR
Stagecoach bus voucher
*This is available once per address. To confirm if your address is eligible for a voucher, please email your name, address and preferred voucher to travelplan@paulbashammassociates.com.
To find out more about the terms and conditions visit Terms and Conditions.
Local Pedestrian Network
Benefits of Walking
- Its free
- Increasing your cardiovascular fitness
- Lowering anxiety and stress
- Boosting your energy and improving your mood
- Strengthening your bones, improving your balance and boosting your muscles power
Local Walking Routes
There are many walking routes near your home. Emsworth walks (www.emsworthwalks.org/thewalks ) provides lots of information on a variety of walks around Emsworth. There are a number of walks provided for different walking abilities, with information for people who use wheelchairs too.
Check out walking route number 5 on their website – The Langstone and Havant walk which passes right past your home on Havant Road!
Local Walking Groups
South East Hants Group
South East Hants Group is a walking group based in Hampshire providing group walks around the local area to locations such as Hayling Island and Chichester. They organise around 300 walks per year providing a great way to meet people and be active.
Routes include coastal, woodland, heath and downland walks, with great views of the spectacular countryside and delightful settlements in the area. They cater for a wide range of walking abilities, from leisurely walks to more strenuous hikes.
Not only can you improve your health, but it is also a great way to make friends, with the group hosting a number of social events, including a coach trip each year! A great way to make friends and stay active.
To find out more about their Walks Programme, visit: https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/ramblers-groups/south-east-hants-group
Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Havant
Wellbeing Walks Havant are coordinated by Havant Borough Council and delivered by a network of trained volunteers, offering a range of walking groups for all fitness levels. Walks are all free and take advantage of the beautiful areas in the borough.
To find out more, visit: https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/wellbeing-walks
Local Cycle Network
The Benefits of Cycling!
- It saves you money
- It’s an easy way to build physical activity into your daily routine
- It’s good for your mental health
- Cycling can play a huge part in tackling air pollution
- Fresh air, freedom and fun
Did you know National Cycle Network (NCN) route 2 is right on your doorstep? Following the cycle path on Havant Road, NCN route 2 runs from Chichester, through Emsworth and Havant, and continues further southwest to Hayling Island. This route then runs from the south of Hayling Island across to Portsmouth to the west and then further northwest onto Southampton, running primarily along the sea front.
NCN route 22 is also in close proximity of your home and travels from Guildford to Petersfield, then continues further south to Havant and southwest to the Isle of Wight.
For more information on both on these routes, visit: https://www.sustrans.org.uk/national-cycle-network/
If you fancy using your bike for your commute to work, for exercise or a leisurely activity with your friends and family visit: https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/countryside/cycling to find out about the cycle routes around Hampshire.
You can also visit https://myjourneyhampshire.com/ for maps and guides on cycling around your local area.
Travel by Bus
Travelling by bus helps lower carbon emissions in your area and your cost of fuel, so why not try taking the bus next time your travelling within your local area!
Why take the bus?
- The walk to and from the bus is a great way to incorporate physical activity into your daily routine
- Relax and read a book whilst you travel to your destination
- Season tickets offer unlimited travel on services and can prove cheaper than running a car
The closest bus stop (Selangor Avenue) to your new home is located on Havant Road and is only a 2 minute walk away! The Selangor Avenue bus stop is operated by Stagecoach and provides access to the Stagecoach 700 Coastliner bus service.
The 700 Coastliner bus service stops at Portsmouth, Emsworth, Havant, Chichester, Bognor Regis and Flansham Park and operates every 20 minutes Monday to Saturday and every 40 minutes on a Sunday from Selangor Avenue bus stop.
For live bus departure information for the 700 Coastliner Stagecoach bus service visit https://www.stagecoachbus.com/promos-and-offers/south/coastliner
£3 Bus Fares
Great News! The Department for Transport’s bus fare cap scheme has been extended and Stagecoach is taking part! However, the fare has increased from £2. A single adult fare will now cost £3* (*subject to change) during the bus fare scheme.
To check if your route is included in the £3 bus fare scheme, visit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/3-national-bus-fare-cap#south-west
Travel by Rail
The Stagecoach 700 Coastliner service provides access to Emsworth, Havant and Bedhampton Railway Stations. The stations are primarily served by Southern and South Western Rail and operate direct rail services to Brighton, Portsmouth, Southampton, Littlehampton, Gatwick Airport, and London Victoria.
You can also walk to Warblington station (around 20 minutes). Warblington has an hourly service to Portsmouth Harbour and an hourly service to Chichester, Gatwick Airport and London Victoria.
For live updates on the rail services across the country including those local to you visit https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/, search your station and click on arrivals and departures.
Get 1/3 off the price of train fares for a year with a Railcard. With 8 different railcards available, there is sure to be one for you.
For more information, visit https://www.railcard.co.uk/
Car Travel Options
Car Sharing
Car sharing is a great way to cut down your car use and connect with your friends, family, and other members of your community. Car sharing is accessible to all and can be done whether you are travelling to work with colleagues or parents to your child’s school, or even with friends to go shopping.
LiftShare is a great way to car share and travel with like minded people in your area who are travelling to the same destination as you.
Visit liftshare.com/uk/journeys/to/hampshire-uk to find other individuals wanting to lift share in Hampshire.
Efficient Driving Tips
Still need to drive your own car? There are many ways to help your fuel efficiency, which in turn saves you money on your fuel bill. Why not try some of the following techniques:
- Remove unnecessary weight from your car such as roof racks or boxes
- Avoid breaking and accelerating hard by driving smoothly
- Limit the use of your air conditioning
- Check your tyres are fully inflated
- Stick to the speed limit – speeding often leads to higher fuel consumption
Electric vehicles
Considering the national move towards hybrid and electric vehicles in the coming years, now is the time to make the switch and go electric!
Electric and hybrid vehicles are more affordable than you think and can offer remarkable benefits such as:
- Lower / no fuel costs
- Lower / no emissions tax
- Lower maintenance costs
- Eco-friendly with no emissions
Useful Travel Contact Information
The useful sites page provides a number of links for sustainable travel including public transport and car share. Visit https://tpc-paulbashamassociates.com/useful-sites/
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