Bus from Downton (Wiltshire) to Fordingbridge
8 direct routes · 8–13 min · first bus 06:49, last bus 23:18 (weekdays).
Next buses to Fordingbridge as of 09:22
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Downton, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X3 | morebus | ~11 min | 30 | Sat 30 · Sun 15 | 06:49 | 23:18 | The Bull (S-bound) | Green Lane (opp) | North Charford, North Street, Woodgreen, Upper Burgate & Burgate |
7 occasional services — once or twice a day · C15, B5, B6, 763, B2, B1, B3
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | Salisbury Reds | ~13 min | 2 | weekdays only | 07:38 | 07:43 | The Bull (S-bound) | Green Lane (opp) | North Charford, North Street, Woodgreen, Upper Burgate & Burgate |
| B5 | Salisbury Reds | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:55 | 07:55 | The Bull (S-bound) | Burgate School Layby (adj) | North Charford, North Street, Woodgreen & Upper Burgate |
| B6 | Salisbury Reds | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:07 | 08:07 | The Bull (S-bound) | Burgate School Layby (adj) | North Charford, North Street, Woodgreen & Upper Burgate |
| 763 | morebus | ~12 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:43 | 07:43 | Green Lane (SW-bound) | Burgate Sch Grounds (inside) | North Charford, North Street, Woodgreen & Upper Burgate |
| B2 | Salisbury Reds | ~11 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:04 | 08:04 | The Bull (S-bound) | Burgate School Layby (adj) | North Charford, North Street, Woodgreen & Upper Burgate |
| B1 | Salisbury Reds | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:07 | 08:07 | The Bull (S-bound) | Burgate School Layby (adj) | North Charford, North Street, Woodgreen & Upper Burgate |
| B3 | Salisbury Reds | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:07 | 08:07 | The Bull (S-bound) | Burgate School Layby (adj) | North Charford, North Street, Woodgreen & Upper Burgate |
Times are for the first boarding point in Downton on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every X3 bus, B5 bus, B6 bus, 763 bus, B2 bus, B1 bus or B3 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Downton to Fordingbridge?
8 routes run directly from Downton to Fordingbridge: the X3 (morebus), the C15 (Salisbury Reds), the B5 (Salisbury Reds), the B6 (Salisbury Reds), the 763 (morebus), the B2 (Salisbury Reds), the B1 (Salisbury Reds), the B3 (Salisbury Reds). The most frequent is the X3, 30 times each weekday — board at The Bull (S-bound) and get off at Green Lane (opp), about 11 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Downton to Fordingbridge?
Between 8 minutes on the B5 and 13 on the C15, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at North Charford, North Street, Woodgreen, Upper Burgate and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Downton to Fordingbridge?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:49 and the last around 23:18. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Downton to Fordingbridge?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.