Bus from Shirley (Southampton) to Bitterne
3 direct routes · 34–49 min · first bus 05:01, last bus 00:52 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bitterne as of 14:09
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Shirley, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Bluestar | ~39 min | 91 | Sat 87 · Sun 59 | 05:01 | 00:52 | Church Street (Stop SJ) | Bitterne Shops (Stop BD) | — |
| 16 | Bluestar | ~34 min | 28 | Sat 27 · Sun 13 | 06:19 | 23:14 | Howard Road (opp) | Bitterne Shops (Stop BD) | — |
| U9 | Uni-Link | ~49 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:21 | 16:21 | St John's Church (SE-bound) | Bramble Mews (adj) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Shirley 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 18 bus, 16 bus or U9 bus timetable.
Fares from Shirley to Bitterne
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 Shirley to Bitterne?
3 routes run directly from Shirley to Bitterne: the 18 (Bluestar), the 16 (Bluestar), the U9 (Uni-Link). The most frequent is the 18, 91 times each weekday — board at Church Street (Stop SJ) and get off at Bitterne Shops (Stop BD), about 39 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Shirley to Bitterne?
Between 34 minutes on the 16 and 49 on the U9, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Shirley to Bitterne?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:01 and the last around 00:52. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Shirley to Bitterne?
Adult singles from Shirley to Bitterne: £1.00 on the 18 and 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.