Bus from Southampton City Centre to Sholing
9 direct routes · 13–26 min · first bus 04:16, last bus 01:11 (weekdays); night service N18 runs 02:16–03:16.
Next buses to Sholing 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
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 18 bus, 19 bus, 19a bus, 7 bus, X4 bus, X5 bus, 10 bus or 13 bus timetable.
Fares from Southampton City Centre to Sholing
- £1.00 adult single on the 18, 19, 19a, 7, 10 and 13 (Bluestar)
- £2.60 adult single on the X4 and X5 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport)
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 Sholing?
9 routes run directly from Southampton City Centre to Sholing: the 18 (Bluestar), the 19 (Bluestar), the 19a (Bluestar), the 7 (Bluestar), the X4 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport), the X5 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport), the 10 (Bluestar), the 13 (Bluestar), the N18 (Bluestar). The most frequent is the 18, 92 times each weekday — board at ASDA & Marlands (N-bound) and get off at North East Road (opp), about 19 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Southampton City Centre to Sholing?
Between 13 minutes on the N18 and 26 on the 19, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Southampton City Centre to Sholing?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:16 and the last around 01:11 — and night service N18 runs 02:16–03:16. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Southampton City Centre to Sholing?
Adult singles from Southampton City Centre to Sholing: £1.00 on the 18, 19, 19a, 7, 10 and 13 (Bluestar); £2.60 on the X4 and X5 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport). 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.