With a variety of handy tools and great services available, it’s never been easier to travel around by public transport. New technology means you don’t have to wait around at bus stops, many buses and trains now have WiFi on board, cashless ticket options and more!
There are a number of services running past Willow Fields, to and from destinations such as Worthing and Guildford. Local stops can be found on Loxwood Road or a short walk away at Alford Crossways, with dial-a-ride bus services also available.
If your journey is over a longer distance, travel by rail can be a great option! Witley Station and Guildford Stations can both be accessed in around 20 minutes by car, with plenty of parking available. For those confident with road cycling, the stations can be reached in around 50 minutes by bike.
From Witley there is an hourly service that runs in both directions between London Waterloo and Portsmouth & Southsea. Alternatively, Guildford station offers more frequent services to a range of local and regional destinations including Reading, Farnham and Gatwick Airport.
Key Local Bus Services
Your nearest bus stops are located on Loxwood Road, just a short walk away from the new homes at Willow Fields. Further stops are available from Alfold Crossways. Click on a service below to view a timetable.
Service 69 – available from Loxwood Road
Operates between Alfold and Worthing via Pulborough
One service a day on Tuesdays and Fridays only. Operated by Compass Travel.
Service 42 – available from Alfold Crossways
Operates between Cranleigh and Guildford via Godalming
7 services a day on weekdays and 4 services a day on Saturday. Operated by Compass Travel.
Dial-a-Ride Services
There are currently three community dial a ride bus services covering the Cranleigh, Godalming and Haslemere areas. These services are available to anybody who does not have access to other means of transport, with popular destinations including health centres, dental surgeries, church halls, supermarkets and village centres.
To use these services you must first be registered, with further information and registration details available at:
Supported by Bewley Homes, an additional dial a ride service will also soon be introduced to the local area, providing an alternative public transport option to residents. This service will operate within a 10 mile radius of Willow Fields, covering locations such as Cranleigh, Godalming, Guildford and Witley train station. Further details of this new service will be shared when available.
Planning your Journey
There are now a number of great options available for those looking to plan a journey by public transport. There’s no need to spend loads of time flicking through timetables to figure out which services work best for you – online journey planners can do that for you!
Our guide to planning a journey by public transport has everything you need to know, including links to some of the great online tools.
Paying for your Journey
Catching the bus or train no longer has to mean fumbling around for change before hopping on to pay the driver or conductor in a rush! There are so many different ways to pay for your journey now that you may feel a little spoilt for choice!
It’s also important to check that you aren’t paying too much. Whilst paying for single or return tickets is OK for occasional or one off journeys, those who travel more frequently by bus and/or rail can save some significant cash by choosing monthly or annual passes.
Check out our guide to ticket options in the local area for more information!
Real Time Information & Apps
Gone are the days of standing around waiting for your bus or train with little idea when it will turn up. Real time information makes it easy to find out exactly where your ride is at, helping you plan when to leave the house, office or coffee shop.
Bus operator apps have proved to offer a real step change when it comes to real time bus information. They display the exact location of your bus on a handy map, in a very similar style to the Uber app which many are now familiar with. If you are undertaking a journey by bus we’d advise that trying out an app is a must, and to help you out we’ve pulled together a handy guide to getting most from bus operator apps.
Support & Updates
Confused by timetables or just not sure which bus is best to catch?
Did you know we can plan your journey for you?
Just let us know where you’re travelling to and we will provide you with an interactive journey plan that clearly sets out your options, with easy to follow, step by step instructions and a handy map.
Get in touch now to get support with your journey.
Check out the Compass Travel website for service updates and information on any planned disruptions: