Bus from Bitterne to Upper Shirley (Southampton)
2 direct routes · about 35 min · first bus 05:19, last bus 22:51 (weekdays).
Next buses to Upper Shirley (Southampton) as of 08:27
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Bluestar | ~35 min | 27 | Sat 27 · Sun 14 | 05:19 | 22:51 | Bitterne Shops (Stop BA) | Twyford Avenue (opp) | — |
| U9 | Uni-Link | ~32 min | 1 | weekdays only | 06:54 | 06:54 | Bramble Mews (adj) | Leicester Road (S-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 16 bus or U9 bus timetable.
Fares from Bitterne to Upper Shirley
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 Upper Shirley?
2 routes run directly from Bitterne to Upper Shirley: the 16 (Bluestar), the U9 (Uni-Link). The most frequent is the 16, 27 times each weekday — board at Bitterne Shops (Stop BA) and get off at Twyford Avenue (opp), about 35 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bitterne to Upper Shirley?
Around 35 minutes on the 16, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Bitterne to Upper Shirley?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:19 and the last around 22:51. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bitterne to Upper Shirley?
Adult singles from Bitterne to Upper Shirley: £1.00 on the 16 (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.