Bus from Botley (Hampshire) to Southampton City Centre
2 direct routes · 34–49 min · first bus 06:29, last bus 22:19 (weekdays).
Next buses to Southampton City Centre as of 10:12
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Botley, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Bluestar | ~34 min | 14 | Sat 13 · Sun 6 | 07:07 | 22:19 | The Square (nr) | Above Bar (Stop AB) | Broadoak & Hedge End |
| 3 | Bluestar | ~49 min | 11 | Sat 11 · Sun 6 | 06:29 | 18:23 | The Square (nr) | Above Bar (Stop AB) | Broadoak & Hedge End |
Times are for the first boarding point in Botley 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 26 bus or 3 bus timetable.
Fares from Botley to Southampton City Centre
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 Botley to Southampton City Centre?
2 routes run directly from Botley to Southampton City Centre: the 26 (Bluestar), the 3 (Bluestar). The most frequent is the 26, 14 times each weekday — board at The Square (nr) and get off at Above Bar (Stop AB), about 34 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Botley to Southampton City Centre?
Between 34 minutes on the 26 and 49 on the 3, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Broadoak, Hedge End on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Botley to Southampton City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:29 and the last around 22:19. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Botley to Southampton City Centre?
Adult singles from Botley to Southampton City Centre: £1.00 on the 26 and 3 (Bluestar). 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.