Metro Bank One Day Cup - Travel Information
In 2024, Hampshire host four Metro Bank One Day Cup (50-over) group-stage matches, starting on 26th July, all four fixtures at Utilita Bowl.
Please plan your journey carefully to avoid delays.
Car Parking
Seasonal car parking pass holders disabled guests and hospitality guests will be parked on-site for Hampshire's Metro Bank One Day Cup group stages matches.
- Executive Club car parking is located in Car Park 1 (opposite the West Gate).
- Members & general car parking is located in Car Park 2 (main car park).
- Accessible parking is located in Car Park 6 (opposite East Gate).
Car Parking: £10 per car
Attendees travelling to Utilita Bowl by car are able to purchase on-site car parking in advance online for £10 per car via the link below.
On-site car parks will open 30 minutes before the scheduled gates opening time of the fixture.
Please note, on-site car parks will be held for at least 20 minutes after the game to allow the safe exit of pedestrians.
For those who have secured on-site parking, please be aware the parking surface may be grass and car parking may be located a short walk away from the gate.
For accessible parking, please arrive with a valid Blue Badge to display to stewards at Utilita Bowl, who will then direct you to park in relevant accessible areas.
Click here to read Utilita Bowl's Car Parking terms & conditions.
Please note, all parking will be available subject to availability.
Motorbikes and Bicycles
Utilita Bowl provides a FREE motorbike and bicycle storage facility.
Please head towards the roundabout and follow directions from our traffic operatives. Please be aware motorbikes will be parked near the Hampshire Wellbeing Centre, located opposite the East Gate.
All parking is subject to availability and on a first come first served basis.
Public Bus
Bluestar Bus No.14
Southampton City Centre – Northam - Bitterne – West End – Chartwell Green – UTILITA BOWL – Hedge End Super Store and Train Station
For further timetable information for the No. 14 Bluestar Bus, please click here.
Bluestar Bus No.24
Eastleigh Bus Station – Southampton Airport Parkway Station - Mansbridge – West End – UTILITA BOWL – Hedge End Super Stores - Hedge End Village
For further timetable information for the No. 24 Bluestar Bus, please click here.
The closest bus stops to Utilita Bowl are Dawson Lodge for buses travelling towards Southampton City Centre, and Moorgreen Hospital for buses travelling towards Hedge End Train Station.
Rail
The closest railway stations located to Utilita Bowl are Hedge End and Southampton Airport Parkway Railway Stations.
Find a train to either of these two locations for easiest access to the ground via the link below:
Follow the link below if you can't see the train search portal above.
If coming from Hedge End Station, look out for the Bluestar no.14 bus to bring you to the stadium, alternatively you can get a taxi from the station.
If you are coming from Southampton Airport Parkway Station, you can look out for the Bluestar no.24 (more details listed above).
Taxis
A Taxi Rank will operate from Utilita Bowl taxi pick up point, in Car Park 1, located opposite the West Gate.
To book a local taxi online click here, or call 02380 666666.
Drop-Off & Pick-Up Area
All private vehicle drop-offs and pick-ups can be done at the Holiday Inn Express Car Park.
If you're being picked up, please meet at this area.
