Bus from Upper Shirley (Southampton) to Southampton City Centre
4 direct routes · 17–43 min · first bus 05:47, last bus 23:10 (weekdays).
Next buses to Southampton City Centre as of 12:35
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U6C | Uni-Link | ~43 min | 50 | Sat 32 · Sun 29 | 06:12 | 22:52 | Hill Lane (NE-bound) | Central Station (Stop SF) | — |
| 19a | Bluestar | ~17 min | 28 | Sat 27 · Sun 15 | 05:47 | 22:38 | Leicester Road (S-bound) | Above Bar (Stop AB) | — |
| 16 | Bluestar | ~24 min | 28 | Sat 27 · Sun 13 | 06:14 | 23:10 | St James Park (opposite) | ASDA & Marlands (N-bound) | — |
| 21 | Bluestar | ~32 min | 5 | weekdays only | 09:29 | 13:49 | Leicester Road (S-bound) | Above Bar (Stop AB) | — |
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 19a bus, 16 bus or 21 bus timetable.
Fares from Upper Shirley 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 Upper Shirley to Southampton City Centre?
4 routes run directly from Upper Shirley to Southampton City Centre: the U6C (Uni-Link), the 19a (Bluestar), the 16 (Bluestar), the 21 (Bluestar). The most frequent is the U6C, 50 times each weekday — board at Hill Lane (NE-bound) and get off at Central Station (Stop SF), about 43 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Upper Shirley to Southampton City Centre?
Between 17 minutes on the 19a and 43 on the U6C, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Upper Shirley to Southampton City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:47 and the last around 23:10. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Upper Shirley to Southampton City Centre?
Adult singles from Upper Shirley to Southampton City Centre: £1.00 on the U6C (Uni-Link) and the 19a, 16 and 21 (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.