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Fans visiting Utilita Bowl to watch Hampshire Hawks in Vitality Blast action this summer will once again benefit from free buses connecting local train stations to the venue. The hassle-free, environmentally friendly service has quickly become a firm favourite, since its introduction in 2022.
Free buses will be available for all fans from both Hedge End and Southampton Airport Parkway train stations, running before, during and after each T20 match.
The shuttle bus provision makes it easier than ever to avoid rush hour traffic, with journeys from Winchester, Portsmouth, Salisbury and Bournemouth all just a short train ride away.
Travel times from popular destinations to Southampton Airport Parkway or Hedge End are listed below:
| Swaythling | 3 minutes |
| St Denys | 6 minutes |
| Winchester | 7 minutes |
| Shawford | 9 minutes |
| Southampton Central | 10 minutes |
| Fareham | 11 minutes |
| Millbrook | 14 minutes |
| Portchester | 17 minutes |
| Romsey | 17 minutes |
| Totton | 18 minutes |
| Redbridge | 18 minutes |
| Cosham | 22 minutes |
| Ashurst | 23 minutes |
| Basingstoke | 24 minutes |
| Fratton | 31 minutes |
| Portsmouth & Southsea | 35 minutes |
| Bournemouth | 38 minutes |
| Portsmouth Harbour | 40 minutes |
| Reading | 43 minutes |
| Guildford | 51 minutes |
| Salisbury | 52 minutes |
| Chichester | 1 hour 2 minutes |
| London Waterloo | 1 hour 6 minutes |
| Swindon | 1 hour 15 minutes |
| Oxford | 1 hour 17 minutes |
| Dorchester | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Weymouth | 1 hour 34 minutes |
| Brighton | 1 hour 42 minutes |
Plan your travel to Utilita Bowl for this summer's Vitality Blast fixtures using the travel guide available via the link below.
Sun 6 July
Please note, there is a rail replacement service taking place for routes to Hedge End Train Station on Sunday 6 July - Hampshire Hawks vs Somerset.
Free rail shuttles will remain operational for Sunday 6 July from Hedge End Train Station.
Tickets for Hampshire Hawks’ home matches are available to purchase at the cheaper advance rate when purchasing ahead of the matchday.
Buy your Hampshire Hawks tickets now via the link below.
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