28 Southampton to Chilworth Old Village via Highfield, Bassett
Operated by Bluestar. First bus 07:07, last bus 17:50. 5 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £1.00 — more.
Wanted a different 28? 41 other bus routes are numbered 28 elsewhere in the UK — see every 28 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:07 | 08:22 | 12:35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Station (Stop SA) | 07:07 | 08:22 | 12:35 |
| Stag Gates (N-bound) | 07:14 | 08:30 | 12:43 |
| Centenary Building (Stop A) | 07:22 | 08:40 | 12:51 |
| Chilworth Roundabout (N-bound) | 07:34 | 08:54 | 12:59 |
| Benham Campus (NE-bound) | 07:42 | 09:02 | 13:07 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Fares on the 28
Adult single £1.00 · Child single £1.00
The same for any journey on the 28, however far you go.
Go-Ahead's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 1 April 2026. Fares change — check with Bluestar before you travel.
Tickets on the 28
Bluestar publishes singles on this route for adults and children.
Adult Return · Adult Single · Child Return · Child Single
Ticket types come from Bluestar's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 3 October 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Bluestar.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Bluestar before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 28
28 towards Chilworth Old Village
All 29 stops
- Central Station (Stop SA) Southampton City Centre
- Art Gallery (Stop HE) Southampton City Centre
- Cenotaph (Stop HD) Southampton City Centre
- Giddy Bridge (NE-bound) Bedford Place
- Law Courts (N-bound) Bedford Place
- Archers Road (adj) Banister Park
- Stag Gates (N-bound) Banister Park
- Northlands Road (N-bound) Banister Park
- Oakmount Avenue (N-bound) Highfield
- Avenue Subway (N-bound) Highfield
- Global Technology Centre (o/s) Highfield
- Glen Eyre Road (NE-bound) Bassett
- Future Worlds (S-bound) Highfield
- Centenary Building (Stop A) Highfield
- Glen Eyre Road (SW-bound) Bassett
- Global Technology Centre (opp) Highfield
- Bassett Crossroads (N-bound) Bassett
- Bassett Crescent (N-bound) Bassett
- Holly Hill (N-bound) Bassett
- Ridgemount Avenue (N-bound) Bassett
- Saxholm Way (adj) Bassett
- Chilworth Roundabout (N-bound) Bassett
- Pinelands Road (nr) Chilworth
- Green Lane (opp) Chilworth
- The Orchard (adj) Chilworth
- The Chilworth Arms (o/s) Chilworth
- Fibercore House (opp) Chilworth Old Village
- Enterprise Road (in) Chilworth Old Village
- Benham Campus (NE-bound) Chilworth Old Village
28 towards Southampton
All 30 stops
- Benham Campus (NE-bound) Chilworth Old Village
- Enterprise Road (in) Chilworth Old Village
- Fibercore House (adj) Chilworth Old Village
- The Chilworth Arms (opp) Chilworth
- The Orchard (opp) Chilworth
- Green Lane (adj) Chilworth
- Pinelands Road (opp) Chilworth
- Hilton Hotel (SW-bound) Chilworth
- Saxholm Way (S-bound) Bassett
- Bassett Wood Road (S-bound) Bassett
- Ridgemount Avenue (opp) Bassett
- Holly Hill (S-bound) Bassett
- Bassett Crescent (S-bound) Bassett
- Bassett Crossroads (S-bound) Bassett
- Global Technology Centre (o/s) Highfield
- Glen Eyre Road (NE-bound) Bassett
- Future Worlds (S-bound) Highfield
- Highfield Interchange (Stop B) Highfield
- Glen Eyre Road (SW-bound) Bassett
- Global Technology Centre (opp) Highfield
- Avenue Subway (S-bound) Highfield
- Oakmount Avenue (S-bound) Highfield
- Northlands Road (S-bound) Banister Park
- Stag Gates (SE-bound) Banister Park
- Archers Road (opp) Banister Park
- Law Courts (SW-bound) Bedford Place
- Giddy Bridge (SW-bound) Bedford Place
- Cenotaph (Stop HA) Southampton City Centre
- Art Gallery (Stop HG) Southampton City Centre
- Central Station (Stop SB) Southampton City Centre
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 13 April 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 3 November 2025 To amend Route and Timetable.
- New service effective 22 September 2025 Monday to Friday Infrequent
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PH1121126/574 · Changes in Hampshire County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 28 bus?
The first 28 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:07 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 28 bus?
The last 28 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:50. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 28 bus cost?
Bluestar's published fares on the 28: adult single £1.00, child single £1.00. The 28 is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Bluestar day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 28 bus?
The 28 is operated by Bluestar.
Timetable data from Bluestar via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South West England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PH1121126/574. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.