Stockbridge Hampshire is easily reached from London, which is only 56 miles away and is easily accessible from the M3 and A303. The village is in the beautiful countryside of the Hampshire Test Valley with the River Test and its many tributaries running through the village. It is very easy to find with the A30 running through the village.

From the South, Take exit 9 heading north on the M3, take slip road left toward The Midlands / Newbury. At roundabout, take 2nd exit onto A34 / Winchester by Pass.Take slip road left for B3420. At roundabout, take 4th exit onto A272. At the T junction turn left on to the A30

From the North, At exit 8 heading south on the M3, take slip road left for A303 toward The Southwest / Andover / Salisbury. Take slip road left.Turn left onto A30 and head west until you arrive in Stockbridge.

There are railway connections (Andover, Dunbridge, Micheldever, Romsey and Winchester) all within a 15 minute drive.

For details of rail services, we recommend you visit the National Rail web site which gives excellent details of services on your chosen day, and matching your chosen start or finish time. It works even with several changes along the route.

If you are visiting by car you can plan your route using the AA route planner.

The Hampshire Stagecoach 68, X68, 78 and X78 run regularly to Stockbridge from Winchester. The 77 and 79 services run from Stockbridge to Andover.

Telephone 0845 121 0190 for further information.

The Joyrides dial-a-ride minibus service to Andover is available to older residents. Telephone 01264 356808 for further information.

Who can use the service?

You can use this service if you have a mobility or sensory impairment which means that you cannot use or have difficulty, or discomfort, using bus services. You do not have to be registered disabled or a wheelchair user. For example, you might have difficulty climbing steps onto buses or be unable to walk to the bus stop. However, please note that Dial a Ride services can not be used for journeys to hospital appointments.

How does it work?

Firstly, you will need to register, by telephoning your local Dial a Ride scheme and requesting a registration form. Simply complete and return it. Once the scheme has notified that you are registered, you can call again to make a booking. The minibus will collect you from your door and take you to your destination. Bookings are allocated on a first come, first served basis. Block bookings cannot be made.

What does it cost?

Fares are based on a system similar to bus fares. You pay the driver, just as you would on a normal bus or taxi. Due to the door to door nature of the service, fares may be slightly higher than standard bus fares, but cheaper than the equivalent taxi journey.

About the buses

Dial a Ride minibuses are specially adapted with handrails and low steps to help passengers. Each vehicle is equipped with a lift or ramp to assist wheelchair and walking frame users.