🚌 Bus from Southampton City Centre to Portswood
7 direct routes · about 16 min · first bus 04:19, last bus 22:05 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U1A | Uni-Link | ~16 min | 150 | 04:19 | 22:05 | WestQuay (Stop BR) |
| 2 | Bluestar | ~15 min | 101 | 05:30 | 00:20 | Bargate (Stop CU) |
| 20 | Bluestar | ~15 min | 100 | 04:53 | 00:05 | Vincent's Walk (Stop CO) |
| U6H | Uni-Link | ~16 min | 85 | 06:05 | 23:45 | Central Station (Stop SF) |
| N2 | Bluestar | ~11 min | 6 | 01:35 | 03:35 | Bargate (Stop CU) |
| U1E | Uni-Link | ~16 min | 2 | 17:20 | 18:19 | WestQuay (Stop BR) |
| 506 | Bluestar | ~17 min | 1 | 07:46 | 07:46 | Hoglands Park (Stop CQ) |
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 Portswood?
7 routes run directly from Southampton City Centre to Portswood: the U1A (Uni-Link), the 2 (Bluestar), the 20 (Bluestar), the U6H (Uni-Link), the N2 (Bluestar), the U1E (Uni-Link), the 506 (Bluestar).
How long does the bus take from Southampton City Centre to Portswood?
Around 16 minutes on the U1A, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Southampton City Centre to Portswood?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the U1A) leaves around 04:19 and the last around 22:05. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Southampton City Centre to Portswood?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.