🚌 Bus from Southampton City Centre to Bitterne

9 direct routes · about 30 min · first bus 05:08, last bus 23:29 (weekdays).

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

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysFirstLastBoard at
18 Bluestar ~30 min 146 05:08 23:29 Central Station (Stop SA)
13 Bluestar ~22 min 79 06:28 23:15 Vincent's Walk (Stop CI)
14 Bluestar ~18 min 44 05:10 22:35 Vincent's Walk (Stop CI)
16 Bluestar ~29 min 41 06:23 23:17 Central Station (Stop SA)
3 Bluestar ~16 min 38 06:20 22:50 Bargate WestQuay (Stop BL)
6 Bluestar ~16 min 36 06:57 22:50 Bargate WestQuay (Stop BL)
26 Bluestar ~16 min 20 06:00 21:10 Bargate WestQuay (Stop BL)
10 Bluestar ~18 min 11 06:47 18:15 Vincent's Walk (Stop CG)
N18 Bluestar ~11 min 4 02:15 03:15 Bargate WestQuay (Stop BL)

Times are for the first boarding point in Southampton City Centre 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 Southampton City Centre to Bitterne?

9 routes run directly from Southampton City Centre to Bitterne: the 18 (Bluestar), the 13 (Bluestar), the 14 (Bluestar), the 16 (Bluestar), the 3 (Bluestar), the 6 (Bluestar), the 26 (Bluestar), the 10 (Bluestar), the N18 (Bluestar).

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

Around 30 minutes on the 18, depending on time of day and traffic.

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

On weekdays the first direct bus (the 18) leaves around 05:08 and the last around 23:29. Check the route timetable for weekends.

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

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.

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