Bus from Swaythling to Southampton City Centre
5 direct routes · 15–32 min · first bus 04:59, last bus 00:49 (weekdays); night services N2 and U1N run 01:36–03:53.
Next buses to Southampton City Centre as of 11:16
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Swaythling, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U1C | Uni-Link | ~32 min | 120 | Sat 89 · Sun 76 | 04:59 | 00:49 | Aster Road (W-bound) | WestQuay (Stop BP) | — |
| 2 | Bluestar | ~19 min | 59 | Sat 53 · Sun 36 | 05:11 | 23:56 | Fleming Road (adj) | WestQuay (Stop BP) | — |
| U6C | Uni-Link | ~25 min | 50 | Sat 33 · Sun 30 | 06:26 | 23:04 | Woodcote Road (E-bound) | Central Station (Stop SF) | — |
| N2 | Bluestar | ~15 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 01:53 | 03:53 | Woodcote Road (E-bound) | Above Bar (Stop AB) | — |
| U1N | Uni-Link | ~19 min | 2 | Tuesday to Saturday only | 01:36 | 02:31 | Aster Road (W-bound) | WestQuay (Stop BP) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Swaythling 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 2 bus, N2 bus or U1N bus timetable.
Fares from Swaythling to Southampton City Centre
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 Swaythling to Southampton City Centre?
5 routes run directly from Swaythling to Southampton City Centre: the U1C (Uni-Link), the 2 (Bluestar), the U6C (Uni-Link), the N2 (Bluestar), the U1N (Uni-Link). The most frequent is the U1C, 120 times each weekday — board at Aster Road (W-bound) and get off at WestQuay (Stop BP), about 32 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Swaythling to Southampton City Centre?
Between 15 minutes on the N2 and 32 on the U1C, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Swaythling to Southampton City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:59 and the last around 00:49 — and night services N2 and U1N run 01:36–03:53. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Swaythling to Southampton City Centre?
Adult singles from Swaythling to Southampton City Centre: £1.00 on the U1C and U6C (Uni-Link) and the 2 (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.