Bus from Upper Shirley (Southampton) to Bitterne
2 direct routes · about 39 min · first bus 06:14, last bus 23:10 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bitterne as of 08:26
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Upper Shirley, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Bluestar | ~39 min | 28 | Sat 27 · Sun 13 | 06:14 | 23:10 | St James Park (opposite) | Bitterne Shops (Stop BD) | — |
| U9 | Uni-Link | ~41 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:29 | 16:29 | Leicester Road (NW-bound) | Bramble Mews (adj) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Upper Shirley 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 16 bus or U9 bus timetable.
Fares from Upper Shirley to Bitterne
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 Upper Shirley to Bitterne?
2 routes run directly from Upper Shirley to Bitterne: the 16 (Bluestar), the U9 (Uni-Link). The most frequent is the 16, 28 times each weekday — board at St James Park (opposite) and get off at Bitterne Shops (Stop BD), about 39 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Upper Shirley to Bitterne?
Around 39 minutes on the 16, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Upper Shirley to Bitterne?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:14 and the last around 23:10. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Upper Shirley to Bitterne?
Adult singles from Upper Shirley to Bitterne: £1.00 on the 16 (Bluestar) and the U9 (Uni-Link). 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.