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Vyne Line | Basingstoke community minibus

Free shuttle service between Basingstoke Train Station and The Vyne. Pre-booking essential.

  • Booking essential
  • Free event (admission applies)

Dates and times: Saturdays 30 Aug, 27 Sep, 25 Oct, 29 Nov, 27 Dec

11am depart Basingstoke train station | 11.20am arrive The Vyne | 3pm depart The Vyne car park | 3.30pm arrive Basingstoke train station.

Please arrive 10 minutes before the departure time as this is when the bus will leave. Normal admission to The Vyne applies. Pre-booking minibus essential online or phone 03442491895.

Accessibility information: There is lift access at the back of the bus and low step access at the front. For infants, you'll need to bring a car seat with you. Please tell us if you're bringing a car seat when you book. The minibus can accommodate one stroller or wheelchair per journey. We need to know if you'll be bringing either of these in advance of the trip so we can prepare the minibus.

To enquire about accessibility on the minibus, or to let us know about any requirements you may have, please either call The Vyne's estate office on 01256 883858 or email thevyne@nationaltrust.org.uk putting Minibus Accessibility in the subject line.

Minibus kindly provided by Basingstoke Community Transport.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Booking details

Call 03442491895

Suitability

Families welcome

Meeting point

Please arrive 10 minutes before the departure time: 11am depart Basingstoke train station 3pm depart The Vyne car park

Accessibility

16 seater minibus

Other

First come first serve.

Contact info

Central Box Office

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11:00 to 15:00
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on
6 Sep to 1 Nov 2025
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14:30 to 15:30
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7 Sep 2025
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14:30 to 16:30