Operators

The South of England has a number of operators in the area. As a result, we've done a short overview of them. If you have any pictures to submit, please email them to jenkins.liam00@gmail.com.

Abellio Surrey:

Abellio Surrey operate 24 routes in Surrey, 4 of them are School Contracts. Furthermore, They also operate the Green PT1/2/3/4 bus services. Abellio Surrey use a range of buses for their routes, Including: Enviro 200s, Dennis Dart SLFs, East Lancs bodied Darts and a few ALX400s (School Buses & Rail Replacement use mainly). Some are in their plain white livery with a red skirt, whilst others are in their grey, white & red swirl livery. Abellio Surrey use a mixture of buses, including Dennis Darts and ALX400 Tridents.

©Liam Jenkins - 8089 (KV03 ZFR) at the Friary Bus Station, Guildford, terminating with a 515 from Kingston.

Stagecoach:

Stagecoach in Hants & Surrey operate many routes in the Surrey & Hampshire vicinity. With 2 main depots, Aldershot & Guildford, the subsidiary of Stagecoach Group PLC provides services from a main transport hub of Guildford to Haslemere, Godalming, Midhurst, Aldershot, Ash and surrounding areas. From the other main transport hub of Aldershot, the subsidiary of Stagecoach Group PLC offers routes to Farnham, Haslemere, Farnborough, Camberley, Frimley, Ash Vale, Ash, Guildford, Fleet, Reading and surrounding areas.

©Liam Jenkins - 36432 (GX61 AYL) Enviro 200 departs the Friary Bus Station, Guildford with a 72 to Eashing Lane Estate.

Stagecoach in Hampshire, another subsidiary of Stagecoach Group PLC, operates many routes in the North Hampshire area. The main depots, Andover, Basingstoke and Winchester, operate routes around these areas. Winchester depot operate a variety of services around the local area, with high capacity buses, as well as further afield routes to Alton, Arlesford, Romsey, Fareham, Andover and Basingstoke. Andover depot also operates local services around Andover, as well as further afield routes to Winchester, Salisbury and Basingstoke. Basingstoke depot provides services around the Basingstoke area, as well as further afield routes to Newbury, Andover and Winchester.
The company also provides a mixture of college bus services.

©Liam Jenkins - 18512 (XSU 612) Dennis Trident ALX400 departs the Friary Bus Station, Guildford with a 65 to Alton - the driver had forgot to set the destination!

Stagecoach in the South Downs, the final South subsidiary of Stagecoach Group PLC, operates many routes in the South Hampshire and Sussex areas. The main depots, Portsmouth, Chichester and Worthing depots operate around these areas. Portsmouth depot operates local routes between Portsmouth & Havant, as well as part of the infamous Coastliner 700 between Portsmouth & Chichester/Littlehampton. Chichester Depot provides services around the Chichester & Havant vicinity, as well as the other part of the 1st leg of the Coastliner 700, between Portsmouth, Chichester & Bognor Regis/Littlehampton and the 37 between Havant & Petersfield. Worthing depot provides local services around the Worthing & Lancing area, as well as the 2nd leg of the Coastliner 700, between Littlehampton/Worthing/Arundel and Brighton.
Stagecoach use a variety of vehicles, including Optare Solo (SR)s, Dennis Darts, ADL Enviro 200/300s, ALX400 Tridents and ADL Enviro 400s.

©Liam Jenkins - 27662 (GX10 KZP) is seen turning into Chichester Bus Station with a 700 to Littlehampton. The bus, at the time, was semi-repainted into the new Coastliner paint scheme.

Arriva:

Arriva Kent & Surrey provide routes around Guildford, Camberley and Horsham. The subsidiary of Arriva UK operates from one depot, located in Guildford. A main transport hub, Guildford sees the hub of Arriva services, with 13 routes in total. The depot in Guildford operates many local routes around Guildford, including the 3 (Guildford - Bellfields, recently acquired from Safeguard), the 27 and 37, and many more. The depot also provides more further afield services, including the 34/35 to Camberley/Lightwater and the 63/63X to Horsham. The company uses a variety of buses, including DAF Wright Cadets, ADL Enviro 200s and Wright Pulsar 2s.

©Liam Jenkins - 3902 (BX56 VTV) is seen departing the Friary Bus Station, Guildford with a 35 to Lightwater via Woking & Knaphill. This bus was branded for the 436 between Woking and Weybridge.

Compass Bus:

Compass Bus, an independent operator, however growing rapidly, offers many services throughout Surrey & Sussex. 35 routes are operated by Compass Bus in the West Sussex & Surrey area, routes including the 17 (Horsham - Brighton, sundays only, rest of the week operated by Stagecoach), 32/42 (Guildford - Redhill/Cranleigh) and the 100 (Burgess Hill - Horsham). 18 routes are operated by Compass Bus in the Brighton & East Sussex areas. Compass Bus also operate some free-supermarket services, and college/school bus services. The company uses a variety of buses, including Wright Streetlites, ADL Enviro 200s and Optare Solo SRs.

©Liam Jenkins - MX09 HJK is seen awaiting time at Bognor Seafront, not in service.

Courtney Buses:

Courtney Buses operate 20 routes in the Berkshire area, including the 194 (Bracknell - Camberley). The company uses a mixture of buses, including Optare Solo SRs and Optare Versas.

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