How to get toMarwell Zoocar-free

Visit Marwell Zoo car-free

Visit by bus for just £2 each way. Most buses in England are offering £2 Single Fares until 31st December 2024. Our journey planner will show you if your route is included, or you can find a full list of participating operators and routes here.

On Monday to Saturday, bus 69 runs regularly from Winchester bus station (about 25 mins, Stand E) and Fareham (65 mins). Ask the driver for the Fishers Pond stop, from where it’s a one-mile walk to the zoo, along quite busy roads.

On Sundays, bus 69 runs direct to from Winchester bus station (Stand E) to Marwell Zoo car park. Buses run a few times per day and the journey takes about 30 minutes.

If you’re coming from further afield Winchester to catch the bus, as above. There are direct trains from: London Waterloo (about 55 mins), Clapham Junction (50 mins), Oxford (70 mins), Bournemouth (55 mins), Southampton (15 mins), Poole (70 mins), Reading (35 mins), Basingstoke (15 mins), Portsmouth (40 mins), Fareham (25 mins) and Eastleigh (10 mins).

Our Journey Planner will show you train and bus times and walking routes.

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Here’s some information on accessibility on buses and trains.

About Marwell Zoo

140 acres of Hampshire countryside and gardens house more than 1200 animals and four adventure playgrounds. With an emphasis on conservation, there are Amur tigers and snow leopards, white rhinos, giraffes, penguins, a tropical house with resident sloth and birds flying free round the waterfall and lots more to see.

For any queries about visiting contact Marwell Zoo on 01962 777407 or marwell@marwell.org.uk

Address: Marwell Wildlife, Thompsons Lane, Winchester, Hampshire SO21 1JH. Visit Website

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Covid-19

We live on a beautiful island and there’s no better way to explore it than by train, bus, bike and foot. But, at this exceptional time, please follow current advice to stay at home and avoid non-essential travel in England. Separate travel rules apply in Wales and Scotland.

We look forward to helping you enjoy great days out and more car-free adventures in the future.