Bus from Bitterne to Portswood
2 direct routes · about 18 min · first bus 04:25, last bus 23:29 (weekdays).
Next buses to Portswood as of 07:50
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Bitterne, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Bluestar | ~18 min | 60 | Sat 58 · Sun 30 | 04:25 | 23:29 | Bramble Mews (adj) | Portswood Broadway (Stop PB) | — |
| U9 | Uni-Link | ~19 min | 1 | weekdays only | 06:54 | 06:54 | Bramble Mews (adj) | Highfield Crescent (N-bound) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Bitterne on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 20 bus or U9 bus timetable.
Fares from Bitterne to Portswood
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bitterne to Portswood?
2 routes run directly from Bitterne to Portswood: the 20 (Bluestar), the U9 (Uni-Link). The most frequent is the 20, 60 times each weekday — board at Bramble Mews (adj) and get off at Portswood Broadway (Stop PB), about 18 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bitterne to Portswood?
Around 18 minutes on the 20, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Bitterne to Portswood?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:25 and the last around 23:29. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bitterne to Portswood?
Adult singles from Bitterne to Portswood: £1.00 on the 20 (Bluestar) and the U9 (Uni-Link). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.