Bus from Hythe (Hampshire) to Southampton City Centre

2 direct routes · about 44 min · first bus 05:34, last bus 22:38 (weekdays).

Next buses to Southampton City Centre as of 12:15

Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Hythe, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysDaysFirstLastBoard atGet off atCalls at
9 Bluestar ~44 min 39 Sat 39 · Sun 24 05:34 22:38 Hollybank Crescent (NW-bound) WestQuay (Stop BP) Dibden Purlieu, Dibden & Totton
8 Bluestar ~52 min 13 Sat 12 · Sun 4 06:17 18:57 Langdown Hill (S-bound) WestQuay (Stop BP) Dibden Purlieu, Dibden, Marchwood & Totton

Times are for the first boarding point in Hythe 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 9 bus or 8 bus timetable.

Fares from Hythe to Southampton City Centre

  • £1.00 adult single on the 9 and 8 (Bluestar)

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.

Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes (England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from Hythe to Southampton City Centre?

2 routes run directly from Hythe to Southampton City Centre: the 9 (Bluestar), the 8 (Bluestar). The most frequent is the 9, 39 times each weekday — board at Hollybank Crescent (NW-bound) and get off at WestQuay (Stop BP), about 44 minutes.

How long does the bus take from Hythe to Southampton City Centre?

Around 44 minutes on the 9, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Dibden Purlieu, Dibden, Totton on the way.

What time is the first and last bus from Hythe to Southampton City Centre?

On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:34 and the last around 22:38. Check the route timetables for weekends.

How much is the bus from Hythe to Southampton City Centre?

Adult singles from Hythe to Southampton City Centre: £1.00 on the 9 and 8 (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.

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