T20 Blast

NatWest T20 Blast - Travel Information

The Ageas Bowl hosts seven NatWest T20 Blast matches in 2017 and, here, you can find all the information you'll need regarding travel and parking!


Car Parking

Seasonal car park pass holders, disabled guests and hospitality guests will be parked onsite subject to availability. Once all onsite parking spaces are taken, spectators will be directed to our offsite car park on Botley Road.

All spectators wishing to pay-on-the-day can do so at our offsite car park located on Botley Road across from the Ageas Bowl, or alternatively parking passes can be purchased in advance�?here.

All parking is subject to availability and on a first come first served basis.

Parking is charged at £10.00.


Drop Off/Pick Up Area�?

There will be a drop off and pick up area outside the Hilton at the Ageas Bowl.

Please take the first exit off the mini roundabout as you approach entrance and follow direction form our traffic operatives.�?


Public Bus

First Bus No. 8

First Bus No.8 service connects the Ageas Bowl with Southampton City Centre. A later bus service will run on all floodlit T20 games, picking up from the�?Marshall Drive bus stop�?at approximately 9.30pm, 9.50pm, 10.20pm and 10.55pm.

A later bus service will also be in operation towards Hedge End train station, picking up from the Marshall Drive bus stop at approximately 9.30pm, 10.00pm and 10.35pm.�?

Timings are approximate and for further timetable information please visit�?www.firstgroup.com.

Xelabus X4

The Xelabus X4 service links the Ageas Bowl with Southampton Airport Parkway train station, Eastleigh, West End and Hedge End.

For further timetable information please call 02380 644 715 or visit�?www.xelabus.info.

Southampton Airport Parkway Return

This service will be free of charge!�?

The service that operates between the Ageas Bowl and Southampton Airport Parkway will run after all floodlit T20s.

This enhanced service, arranged by First Bus, will pick up from the Marshall Drive bus stop�?and depart at the following times:

Friday 14th July, Thursday 20th July, Tuesday 1st August and Friday 4th August: 9.45pm and 10.15pm

Thursday 10th August and Friday 18th August: 9.15pm and 9.45pm.

On Sunday 23rd July, a service will operate in both directions at the following times:

Southampton Airport Parkway > Ageas Bowl: 12.45pm, 1.15pm, 1.45pm and 2.15pm.

Ageas Bowl > Southampton Airport Parkway: 4.30pm, 5.00pm, 5.30pm and 6.00pm.�?

Look out for the 'no. 14 Ageas Bowl Express'.�?


Motorbike/Bicycle

Motorbikes are permitted to park�?free of charge�?at the�?Ageas Bowl. Parking is located opposite the West Gate and all parking is subject to availability.

The�?Ageas Bowl also provides a�?free bicycle storage facility. Please be aware this is now located opposite the East Gate.�?


T20 Blast Bus Service

The Ageas Bowl and CES Ltd have teamed up to provide a stress-free, multi-stop bus service to and from the home of Hampshire Cricket for all seven of its home NatWest T20 Blast matches this summer, for just £5!

A number of easily accessible, popular pick-up and drop-off points have been selected for the four routes on offer:

Phone: 0844 847 1863

In Person: The Ageas Bowl Ticket Office

Should you have any queries regarding the T20 Blast Bus Service, you can contact the Ticketing Team on 02380 475606 or via email at�?[email protected].

Further Information

  • Each ticket shall come with an information booklet
  • 70-seater bus transport provided by CES Coaches (First Bus�?- Southampton,�?Wheelers�?– Eastleigh, Warsash, Winchester)
  • The bus will depart from the Ageas Bowl exactly 20 minutes after close/abandonment of play
  • Bus departure times shall be available when routes are finalised
  • Tickets for postal can be purchased up to four days from the event day
  • Tickets from partner bars can be purchased up to 24 hours prior to the event day

Partner Bars

Some of the bus stops are stationed outside the bars of our partners, who are working with the Ageas Bowl in the promotion of the scheme and its designated fixtures, selling T20 tickets (including Bus transport) and offering additional deals for spectators upon their return from the action.

Terms & Conditions

  • It is at partner bars’ discretion to identify whether the ticket holder is fit to enter/stay or consume alcohol at the bar
  • The additional offer available to ticket holders on return to a bar is only redeemable at one partner bar
  • Partner bars shall not be held responsible for the wellbeing of vehicles that are left on their premises
  • Each bar shall challenge 25, so please have ID at the ready
  • No food or drink are to be consumed on the buses

Taxi Rank

A Taxi Rank will operate from outside the Hilton at the Ageas Bowl. Please follow signage and follow direction from our stewards.

If you decide to pre-book a taxi, this will be directed to our *pick up point outside the Hilton at the Ageas Bowl.�?

*Please be aware the drop off and pick up area on the Glamorgan T20 (10th August) may be located elsewhere.. Please follow direction from our traffic operatives.