🚌 Bus from Southampton City Centre to Shirley (Southampton)
9 direct routes · about 19 min · first bus 04:32, last bus 21:25 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Bluestar | ~19 min | 150 | 04:32 | 21:25 | Vincent's Walk (Stop CM) |
| 17 | Bluestar | ~24 min | 141 | 05:14 | 22:07 | WestQuay (Stop BF) |
| 19 | Bluestar | ~25 min | 111 | 05:00 | 22:49 | WestQuay (Stop BF) |
| 7 | Bluestar | ~18 min | 82 | 06:09 | 22:35 | Vincent's Walk (Stop CM) |
| 4 | Bluestar | ~18 min | 48 | 06:00 | 23:30 | Vincent's Walk (Stop CM) |
| N17 | Bluestar | ~18 min | 12 | 01:18 | 04:33 | WestQuay (Stop BF) |
| 21 | Bluestar | ~12 min | 10 | 09:05 | 13:25 | Vincent's Walk (Stop CG) |
| N18 | Bluestar | ~11 min | 6 | 01:55 | 03:55 | Vincent's Walk (Stop CM) |
| 61 | Bluestar | ~13 min | 6 | 05:19 | 21:19 | Vincent's Walk (Stop CM) |
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 Shirley?
9 routes run directly from Southampton City Centre to Shirley: the 18 (Bluestar), the 17 (Bluestar), the 19 (Bluestar), the 7 (Bluestar), the 4 (Bluestar), the N17 (Bluestar), the 21 (Bluestar), the N18 (Bluestar), the 61 (Bluestar).
How long does the bus take from Southampton City Centre to Shirley?
Around 19 minutes on the 18, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Southampton City Centre to Shirley?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 18) leaves around 04:32 and the last around 21:25. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Southampton City Centre to Shirley?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.