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| The Hard Interchange | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Location | Portsmouth |
The Hard Interchange is a transport interchange in Portsmouth, southern England. It is located about a mile south-west from the city centre. It offers bus and coach transport, and the neighbouring Portsmouth Harbour Station provides trains to London, Cardiff and Brighton.
There are also two passenger ferry services running from The Hard Interchange. A fast catamaran service operated by Wightlink travels to Ryde on the Isle of Wight every 30 minutes, and the Gosport Ferry runs at least every 15 minutes to Gosport.
Bus Services
| Route Number(s) | Origin | Intermediate stops | Destination | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5A | Fareham bus station | Portchester, Cosham, Hilsea, City Centre, The Hard Interchange | Southsea | First Bus Hampshire |
| 6 | The Hard Interchange | Southsea, Eastney, Fratton, North End | Tipner | First Bus Hampshire |
| 6A | The Hard Interchange | Southsea, Eastney, Fratton, North End | Hilsea | First Bus Hampshire |
| 13/14 (Sundays) |
The Hard Interchange | City Centre, Copnor, Milton, Fratton | City Centre | First Bus Hampshire |
| 15 | Hayling Ferry | Eastney, Southsea, The Hard Interchange, City Centre, Southsea, Eastney | Hayling Ferry | First Bus Hampshire |
| 16A (Sundays) |
City Centre | The Hard Interchange, Old Portsmouth, Southsea, Eastney | Hayling Ferry | First Bus Hampshire |
| 17 | The Hard Interchange | City Centre, Southsea, Eastney, Milton, Fratton, City Centre | The Hard Interchange | First Bus Hampshire |
| 18 | The Hard Interchange | City Centre, Fratton, Milton, Eastney, Southsea, City Centre | The Hard Interchange | First Bus Hampshire |
| 21 | The Hard Interchange | City Centre, Copnor, Farlington, Leigh Park, West Leigh | Havant | Stagecoach South |
| X27 | Southsea Hoverport | Southsea, The Hard Interchange, City Centre, Portsmouth Continental Ferry Port, Sholing/Hedge End, Bitterne | Southampton | Bluestar |
| 41 | The Hard Interchange | City Centre, North End, Hilsea, Cosham, Purbrook, Waterlooville, Cowplain, Horndean | Clanfield | First Bus Hampshire |
| 700 | Southsea Hoverport | Southsea, The Hard Interchange, City Centre, Hilsea, Cosham, Havant, Chichester, Bognor Regis, Littlehampton, Worthing | Brighton | Stagecoach South |
| HV | Southsea Hoverport | The Hard Interchange, City Centre, Guildhall | Southsea Hoverport |
Coach Services
| Route Number(s) | Origin | Intermediate stops | Destination | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 030 | Southsea Clarence Pier | The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth Continental Ferry Port, Cosham, Waterlooville, Havant, Petersfield, Hindhead, Guildford | London, Victoria Coach Station | National Express |
| 031 | The Hard Interchange | Portsmouth Continental Ferry Port, Fareham, Eastleigh, Alton, London Heathrow Airport | London Victoria Coach Station | National Express |
| 032 | The Hard Interchange | Portsmouth Continental Ferry Port, Fareham, Southampton, Basingstoke, London Heathrow Airport | London Victoria Coach Station | National Express |
| 300 | Southsea | The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth Continental Ferry Port, Fareham, Southampton, Salisbury, Warminster, Bath | Bristol | National Express |
| 303 | Southsea | The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth Continental Ferry Port, Southampton, Oxford, Birmingham, Stafford, Chester | Birkenhead | National Express |
| 310 | Southsea | The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth Continental Ferry Port, Basingstoke, Oxford, Birmingham, Leicester, Nottingham, Sheffield, Leeds | Bradford | National Express |
| 315 | Eastbourne | Seaford, Brighton, Worthing, Chichester, The Hard Interchange, Southampton, Bournemouth, Poole, Dorchester, Exeter, Plymouth, Liskeard, St Austell, Truro | Helston | National Express |
| 316 | The Hard Interchange | Portsmouth Continental Ferry Port, Fareham, Southampton, Bournemouth, Poole, Weymouth, Bridport, Exeter, Plymouth, Bodmin, Newquay | Perranporth | National Express |
| M34 | The Hard Interchange | Southsea, Portsmouth Continental Ferry Port, Southampton, Winchester, Water Eaton (Oxford), Coventry, Birmingham, Manchester | Leeds | Megabus |
| No number |
The Hard Interchange | Portsmouth City Centre | London, Bullied Way Stand 5 | Greyhound UK (beginning 14 September 2009) |
Future
The facilities at The Hard Interchange are somewhat dated and in need of upgrading to compliment the nearby Gunwharf Quays. This area could also become a more important focus if development proposals within the Historic Dockyard Heritage Area progress. The council is considering either refurbishment or redevelopment. The interchange will be updated but also the area around it could see residential properties.
References
- Portsmouth City Public Transport Map 2008
- First Hampshire timetables
- Stagecoach South timetables
- Solent Shuttle
- Coastliner 700 Map
- HoverBus route
- Portsmouth City Council proposals for The Hard Interchange
50°47′53″N 1°06′25″W / 50.79806°N 1.10694°W / 50.79806; -1.10694
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