28a University ↔ Science Park

Operated by Bluestar. First bus 08:28, last bus 17:10. 3 journeys on weekdays.

✅ The 28a is confirmed in the national fare cap — single fares cost at most £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Source: GOV.UK. Details →

Timetable

Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.

towards Science Park · Monday to Friday towards University · Monday to Friday
28a towards Science Park — Monday to Friday (1 journeys)
Parkway Station (o/s) 08:28
Barton Peveril College (opp) 08:33
B&Q House (adj) 08:37
Asda Superstore (adj) 08:39
Chilworth Roundabout (N-bound) 08:44
Benham Campus (NE-bound) 08:52

Route map

All stops on route 28a

28a towards Science Park

  1. Parkway Station (o/s) Southampton Airport
  2. Lakeside Country Park (adj) Eastleigh
  3. York Road (nr) Eastleigh
  4. Southampton Road (adj) Eastleigh
  5. Eastleigh College (opp) Eastleigh
  6. Barton Peveril College (opp) Eastleigh
  7. Monks Way (adj) Eastleigh
  8. Avenue Park (o/s) Eastleigh
  9. The Cricketers (W-bound) Eastleigh
  10. Falkland Road (opp) Eastleigh
  11. B&Q House (adj) Eastleigh
  12. Asda Superstore (near) Eastleigh
  13. Asda Superstore (adj) Chandlers Ford
  14. Birch Road (SW-bound) Chilworth
  15. Chilworth Roundabout (N-bound) Bassett
  16. Pinelands Road (nr) Chilworth
  17. Green Lane (opp) Chilworth
  18. The Orchard (adj) Chilworth
  19. The Chilworth Arms (o/s) Chilworth
  20. Fibercore House (opp) Chilworth Old Village
  21. Enterprise Road (in) Chilworth Old Village
  22. Benham Campus (NE-bound) Chilworth Old Village

28a towards University

  1. Benham Campus (NE-bound) Chilworth Old Village
  2. Enterprise Road (in) Chilworth Old Village
  3. Fibercore House (adj) Chilworth Old Village
  4. The Chilworth Arms (opp) Chilworth
  5. The Orchard (opp) Chilworth
  6. Green Lane (adj) Chilworth
  7. Pinelands Road (opp) Chilworth
  8. Hilton Hotel (SW-bound) Chilworth
  9. Birch Road (NE-bound) Chilworth
  10. Asda Superstore (opp) Chandlers Ford
  11. B&Q House (nr) Eastleigh
  12. Falkland Road (adj) Eastleigh
  13. Avenue Park (opp) Eastleigh
  14. The Cricketers (E-bound) Eastleigh
  15. Monks Way (opp) Eastleigh
  16. Barton Peveril College (o/s) Eastleigh
  17. Eastleigh College (o/s) Eastleigh
  18. Southampton Road (nr) Eastleigh
  19. York Road (opp) Eastleigh
  20. Lakeside Country Park (opp) Eastleigh
  21. Parkway Station (o/s) Southampton Airport
  22. High Road (adj) Swaythling
  23. Aster Road (W-bound) Swaythling
  24. Tulip Road (W-bound) Swaythling
  25. Bealing Close (W-bound) Highfield
  26. Library (W-bound) Highfield
  27. Future Worlds (S-bound) Highfield
  28. Highfield Interchange (Stop B) Highfield

Towns & areas on this route

EastleighChandlers FordSwaythlingBassettHighfieldChilworthSouthampton AirportChilworth Old Village

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 28a bus?

The first 28a departure on weekdays leaves at 08:28 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 28a bus?

The last 28a on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:10. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 28a bus cost?

The 28a 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 28a bus?

The 28a is operated by Bluestar.

Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.