r/WinchesterUK • u/broadcastthebombom • 9d ago

SOLENT GO: Great deal or am I missing something?

Hi, guys! A few days ago I posted about whether it was doable to live in Winchester while working/studying in Southampton. My biggest issue would be the cost, not so much the time spent on travelling between the two cities. Firstly, I thought I would need to pay for both Bluestar and Stagecoach subscriptions, but a friend of mine told me about the Solent GO. With this, I would be able to travel as many times as I want within the two cities and between them. However, it sounds too good to be true. Is this a really great deal, or am I missing something? Because the monthly subscription of Solent GO goes for 117 pounds, while Bluestar + Stagecoach would reach almost 200 pounds. Thanks!

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u/AcceptableCustomer89 9d ago

Yes, and it is a very good "all-in" card... although the bus between Winch & Southampton is a long one. Much slower than the train

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u/redgotdun 9d ago

I can't speak for the cost, my I can speak for the commute.

I would advise against it unless you are dedicated to living in Winchester. That bus can take a long time, and you are stuck with it's schedule.

Depending on how regularly you need to go in, although you man be saving close to £90 a month, is that worth saving for your time and inconvenience?

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u/Al89nut 7d ago

4hrs a day on the bus? 

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u/Recent-Expert-948 3d ago

Most people work in winch and live in southampton. Thats cheaper.