Welcome to the Woodside Avenue Travel Plan Site. We’re here to help you utilise the best of your area, be that shops, facilities or public transport.
This page is designed for you! Think of this page 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:
- Local Shops and Centres
- Bus stops/timetables/fares
- Train station/timetables
- Cycle routes, shops
- Events on in your local area
Much of the information is provided through direct links to other websites, ensuring that the information we give, and you use, is up to date.
The accessibility map below highlights all of the major amenities and points of interest that can be found in the vicinity of your new home.
Eastleigh has a fantastic range of facilities, amenities and services, however you are also not too far from both Hedge End Retail Park and Southampton City Centre if you want a change of scene. Click here for a more detailed list of facilities and where to find them.
Rail
Eastleigh Railway Station is located approximately 1.5km (a 20 minute walk or 6 minute cycle) from you.
The station is well equipped to suit your every need, with 130 cycle storage spaces, 133 car parking spaces, customer help points and CCTV.
Eastleigh Railway Station has great access to lots of destinations including Portsmouth, Romsey, Poole and London Waterloo. This should make your commute, weekend away or day trip as easy as possible.
Rail service available which can be found using National Rail’s Journey Planner: https://ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/service/planjourney/search
Even better, National Rail offers a text service for when you are on the move. For more information visit : https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/travel-information/traintracker-text/
If you’re a keen cyclist and fancy getting the train, then plan your journey with PlusBike. It’s a free resource tool with all the information you need to plan a stress free journey, visit https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/on-the-train/train-travel-with-bicycles/
Buses
As the local bus network offers convenient routes to local destinations, could this be the travel mode for you? The nearest bus stops to you are situated on Leigh Road and provide services to Eastleigh and Chandlers Ford.
Services have updated with local services including X4 and X4A now, instead of X6 and X7. The X4 provides a route between Eastleigh Bus Station and Hedge End, with X4A providing a route between Eastleigh Bus Station and Velmore. More information visit: https://xelabus.info/timetables
The Bluestar 2 and 5 bus services are still operating from the bus stops outside Eastleigh Train Station, which are accessible via a 20 minute walk to the east of the development. The number 2 can also be accessed from Derby Road, which is a 15 minute walk and the number 5 from Passfield Avenue, which is an 18 minute walk.
The Bluestar 2 bus services provides connection to Southampton, Winchester, Chandler’s Ford, Otterbourne, Compton and St Cross. The revised timetable for this service can be accessed here: https://www.bluestarbus.co.uk/services/BLUS/2
The Bluestar 5 bus service connects to Boyatt Wood, Romsey, Eastleigh, Chestnut Avenue and North Baddesley. The revised timetable can be accessed here: https://www.bluestarbus.co.uk/services/SQ/5
Cycling
Interested in starting to cycle to your workplace or keeping fit? Take a look at Leah Gardens summer and winter newsletters for information on free bike health checks, free cycling confidence classes, cost-effective, recycled bikes and more, all in the Eastleigh area! Eastleigh Borough Council provide all this information and more on their Sustainable Travel page.
If you fancy getting out on your bike, cycle routes in the area make cycling an easy way to travel. The map below shows cycle routes within your area.
This handy map is found on Sustrans and is helpful in finding cycle routes in any given area. You can access this map here.
In addition, Lakeside Country Park is situated 2.8km (10 minute cycle) south of your development which provides 22 hectares of lake, meadow and woodland. A small train operates around the park providing an excellent opportunity to see the features on offer. Why not take the children for a bike ride and enjoy a picnic in the park?
Hybrid & Electric Vehicles
Reducing emissions & saving money on fuel are just two examples of why these vehicles are a great choice for sustainable travel from your home. To find your nearest charging point visit: https://www.zap-map.com/live/
Car Sharing
Car sharing is a great way to save money, meet new people and cut down your carbon footprint. Co-wheels car club is a pay as you go car hire scheme. Co-wheels is a great way to get around your local area for day trips or work events at a fraction of the price. Book by phone or simply book online. With three car clubs situated near your home in Eastleigh, take a look at https://www.co-wheels.org.uk/eastleigh
A helpful map of nearby car clubs and electric vehicle charging points are shown below.
For more information on these visit:
•https://www.como.org.uk/shared-cars/existing-schemes-and-operators
Fuel Saving Driving Tips
•Keep your car in good working order including making sure your tyres are the correct pressure
•Brake and accelerate gently. By anticipating the road ahead, drivers can brake and accelerate less, helping boost fuel efficiency.
•Drive in the correct gear. The rule of thumb is ‘high gear for low revs’ meaning less fuel consumed.
•Switch off the engine if you think you will be stationary for more than 2 minutes. Also avoid unnecessary revving or idling.
•Where possible Walk, Cycle, or take Public Transport to your destination!
Local Travel News
National Rail Enquiries – To search for engineering works on rail routes. Search via route or operator e.g. Southern.
Hampshire County Council: The council website provides up-to-date traffic and travel news, including planned roadworks and sporting events which may force closures to the surrounding roads.
Paul Basham Associates Travel Plan 