🚌 Bus from Shirley (Southampton) to Southampton City Centre
11 direct routes · about 11 min · first bus 04:19, last bus 22:15 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Bluestar | ~11 min | 149 | 04:19 | 22:15 | Shirley Precinct (Stop SI) |
| 18 | Bluestar | ~10 min | 148 | 05:00 | 23:22 | Shirley Precinct (Stop SI) |
| 19 | Bluestar | ~11 min | 113 | 05:18 | 00:06 | Shirley Precinct (Stop SI) |
| 7 | Bluestar | ~11 min | 81 | 06:31 | 22:53 | Park Street (Stop SE) |
| 4 | Bluestar | ~9 min | 48 | 06:35 | 23:49 | Shirley Precinct (Stop SI) |
| 16 | Bluestar | ~7 min | 41 | 06:17 | 23:12 | St John's Church (SE-bound) |
| N17 | Bluestar | ~7 min | 9 | 01:34 | 03:34 | Shirley Precinct (Stop SI) |
| N18 | Bluestar | ~7 min | 8 | 01:18 | 04:18 | Shirley Precinct (Stop SI) |
| 61 | Bluestar | ~7 min | 6 | 06:21 | 22:21 | Shirley Precinct (Stop SI) |
| 21 | Bluestar | ~13 min | 5 | 09:41 | 14:01 | Shirley Precinct (Stop SI) |
| 22 | Bluestar | ~28 min | 4 | 09:32 | 13:42 | Shirley Precinct (Stop SI) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Shirley to Southampton City Centre?
11 routes run directly from Shirley to Southampton City Centre: the 17 (Bluestar), the 18 (Bluestar), the 19 (Bluestar), the 7 (Bluestar), the 4 (Bluestar), the 16 (Bluestar), the N17 (Bluestar), the N18 (Bluestar), the 61 (Bluestar), the 21 (Bluestar), the 22 (Bluestar).
How long does the bus take from Shirley to Southampton City Centre?
Around 11 minutes on the 17, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Shirley to Southampton City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 17) leaves around 04:19 and the last around 22:15. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Shirley to Southampton City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.