Bus from Lowford to Sholing
3 direct routes · 11–20 min · first bus 06:57, last bus 18:59 (weekdays).
Next buses to Sholing as of 15:40
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Lowford, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X4 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~11 min | 12 | Sat 11 · Sun 10 | 06:57 | 18:44 | Dodwell Lane (NW-bound) | Botley Road (NW-bound) | Netley |
| X5 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~12 min | 12 | Sat 11 · Sun 10 | 07:34 | 18:59 | Dodwell Lane (NW-bound) | Botley Road (NW-bound) | Netley |
| 501 | Xelabus | ~20 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:10 | 15:10 | Lowford Hill (NE-bound) | Botley Road (NW-bound) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Lowford 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 X4 bus, X5 bus or 501 bus timetable.
Fares from Lowford to Sholing
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 Lowford to Sholing?
3 routes run directly from Lowford to Sholing: the X4 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport), the X5 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport), the 501 (Xelabus). The most frequent is the X4, 12 times each weekday — board at Dodwell Lane (NW-bound) and get off at Botley Road (NW-bound), about 11 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Lowford to Sholing?
Between 11 minutes on the X4 and 20 on the 501, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Netley on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Lowford to Sholing?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:57 and the last around 18:59. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Lowford to Sholing?
Adult singles from Lowford to Sholing: £2.10 on the X4 and X5 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport). 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.