Bus from Southampton City Centre to Botley (Hampshire)
2 direct routes · 34–48 min · first bus 06:01, last bus 22:51 (weekdays).
Next buses to Botley (Hampshire) as of 13:11
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Southampton City Centre, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Bluestar | ~34 min | 14 | Sat 13 · Sun 6 | 06:01 | 21:11 | ASDA & Marlands (N-bound) | The Square (adj) | Hedge End & Broadoak |
| 3 | Bluestar | ~48 min | 13 | Sat 12 · Sun 6 | 06:21 | 22:51 | ASDA & Marlands (N-bound) | The Square (adj) | Hedge End & Broadoak |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 26 bus or 3 bus timetable.
Fares from Southampton City Centre to Botley
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 Southampton City Centre to Botley?
2 routes run directly from Southampton City Centre to Botley: the 26 (Bluestar), the 3 (Bluestar). The most frequent is the 26, 14 times each weekday — board at ASDA & Marlands (N-bound) and get off at The Square (adj), about 34 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Southampton City Centre to Botley?
Between 34 minutes on the 26 and 48 on the 3, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Hedge End, Broadoak on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Southampton City Centre to Botley?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:01 and the last around 22:51. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Southampton City Centre to Botley?
Adult singles from Southampton City Centre to Botley: £1.00 on the 26 and 3 (Bluestar). 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.