🚌 Bus from Portswood to Southampton City Centre
6 direct routes · about 16 min · first bus 05:11, last bus 21:08 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U1C | Uni-Link | ~16 min | 150 | 05:11 | 21:08 | Portswood Broadway (Stop PB) |
| 20 | Bluestar | ~15 min | 107 | 04:39 | 23:42 | Portswood Broadway (Stop PB) |
| 2 | Bluestar | ~15 min | 101 | 05:16 | 00:02 | Portswood Broadway (Stop PB) |
| U6C | Uni-Link | ~15 min | 80 | 06:34 | 23:13 | Portswood Broadway (Stop PB) |
| N2 | Bluestar | ~24 min | 6 | 01:46 | 03:46 | Portswood Broadway (Stop PH) |
| 506 | Bluestar | ~14 min | 1 | 15:20 | 15:20 | Portswood Broadway (Stop PB) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Portswood on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Portswood to Southampton City Centre?
6 routes run directly from Portswood to Southampton City Centre: the U1C (Uni-Link), the 20 (Bluestar), the 2 (Bluestar), the U6C (Uni-Link), the N2 (Bluestar), the 506 (Bluestar).
How long does the bus take from Portswood to Southampton City Centre?
Around 16 minutes on the U1C, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Portswood to Southampton City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the U1C) leaves around 05:11 and the last around 21:08. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Portswood to Southampton City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.