731 Basingstoke to Frimley via Old Basing
Operated by Newbury & District. First bus 01:05, last bus 22:30. 28 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 06:15, last 02:45. Fares: adult single £3.00 — more.
Night bus — overnight departures 01:05–04:30. Every night. Nights are the night you set out on, so a 01:30 bus on Saturday morning counts as Friday. All night buses.
Wanted a different 731? 6 other bus routes are numbered 731 elsewhere in the UK — see every 731 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 02:45 | 06:15 | 07:35 | 08:40 | 10:45 | 11:45 | 13:45 | 15:25 | 17:10 | 19:10 | 21:10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Malls (Stop Z) | 02:45 | 06:15 | 07:35 | 08:40 | 10:45 | 11:45 | 13:45 | 15:25 | 17:10 | 19:10 | 21:10 |
| The Hatch (NE-bound) | 02:53 | 06:23 | 07:43 | 08:48 | 10:53 | 11:53 | 13:53 | 15:33 | 17:18 | 19:18 | 21:18 |
| Frimley Railway Station (opp) | 03:10 | 06:40 | 08:05 | 09:10 | 11:10 | 12:10 | 14:10 | 15:50 | 17:35 | 19:35 | 21:35 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Fares on the 731
Adult single £3.00 · Adult return £4.30 to £6.00
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £3.00 | Frimley | |
|---|---|---|
| £3.00 | £3.00 | Basingstoke |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Old Basing.
Reading Buses' published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 17 September 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Newbury & District before you travel.
Tickets on the 731
Newbury & District publishes singles and day returns on this route for adults and young people.
Adult Return · Adult Single · Young Person Return · Young Person Single
Ticket types come from Newbury & District's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 18 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Newbury & District.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Newbury & District before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 27 December, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and 2 January. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 731
731 towards Frimley
All 3 stops
- The Malls (Stop Z) Basingstoke
- The Hatch (NE-bound) Old Basing
- Frimley Railway Station (opp) Frimley
731 towards Basingstoke
All 3 stops
- Frimley Railway Station (adj) Frimley
- The Hatch (SW-bound) Old Basing
- The Malls (Stop Z) Basingstoke
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 20 July 2026 To amend Timetable.
- New service effective 21 August 2023 New daily service
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PH1108688/43 · Changes in Hampshire County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 731 bus?
The first 731 departure on weekdays leaves at 01:05 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 731 bus?
The last 731 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 22:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 731 bus cost?
Newbury & District's published fares on the 731: adult single £3.00, adult return £4.30 to £6.00. The 731 is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Newbury & District day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 731 bus?
The 731 is operated by Newbury & District.
Timetable data from Newbury & District via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South West England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PH1108688/43. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.