506 Southampton to Bassett via Portswood, Highfield

Operated by Bluestar. First bus 07:44, last bus 15:10. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator, not in the £3 cap — more.

Next towards Bassett from Kingsland Market (Stop IG): tomorrow 07:44

Next towards Southampton from Cantell School (o/s): 15:10

Wanted a different 506? 4 other bus routes are numbered 506 elsewhere in the UK — see every 506 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Bassett Green · Monday to Friday · 1 journey
Stop 07:44
Kingsland Market (Stop IG) 07:44
Hoglands Park (Stop CQ) 07:46
WestQuay (Stop BR) 07:48
Civic Centre (Stop AO) 07:50
RSH Hospital (N-bound) 07:56
Portswood Broadway (Stop PH) 08:03
Cantell School (o/s) 08:15

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.

This route is listed as NOT included in the £3 national fare cap (per GOV.UK) — Bluestar sets its own fares here, though local discounts may apply. How the cap works →

Tickets on the 506

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 9 October 2026. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices 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 506

506 towards Bassett

All 19 stops
  1. Kingsland Market (Stop IG) St Marys
  2. Hoglands Park (Stop CQ) Southampton City Centre
  3. WestQuay (Stop BR) Southampton City Centre
  4. ASDA & Marlands (N-bound) Southampton City Centre
  5. Civic Centre (Stop AO) Southampton City Centre
  6. Park Walk (Stop AH) Southampton City Centre
  7. Solent University (Stop ID) Southampton City Centre
  8. RSH Hospital (N-bound) Nicholstown
  9. Denzil Avenue (NE-bound) Bevois Valley
  10. Aldi Store (N-bound) Bevois Valley
  11. Spring Crescent (N-bound) Portswood
  12. Waitrose (Stop PD) Portswood
  13. Portswood Broadway (Stop PH) Portswood
  14. Highfield Crescent (N-bound) Portswood
  15. Upper Shaftesbury Avenue (W-bound) Highfield
  16. Jubilee Sports Hall (N-bound) Highfield
  17. Elmsleigh Gardens (NW-bound) Bassett
  18. Hartley Grove (NW-bound) Bassett
  19. Cantell School (o/s) Bassett

506 towards Southampton

All 20 stops
  1. Cantell School (o/s) Bassett
  2. Library (W-bound) Highfield
  3. Future Worlds (S-bound) Highfield
  4. Jubilee Sports Hall (S-bound) Highfield
  5. Upper Shaftesbury Avenue (E-bound) Highfield
  6. Highfield Crescent (S-bound) Portswood
  7. Portswood Broadway (Stop PB) Portswood
  8. Waitrose (Stop PC) Portswood
  9. Spring Crescent (S-bound) Portswood
  10. Forster Road (S-bound) Bevois Valley
  11. Aldi Store (SW-bound) Bevois Valley
  12. Denzil Avenue (SW-bound) Bevois Valley
  13. RSH Hospital (S-bound) Nicholstown
  14. Solent University (Stop IC) Southampton City Centre
  15. Park Walk (Stop AA) Southampton City Centre
  16. Civic Centre (Stop AI) Southampton City Centre
  17. Marlands (Stop AK) Southampton City Centre
  18. WestQuay (Stop BP) Southampton City Centre
  19. Hoglands Park (Stop CP) Southampton City Centre
  20. Kingsland Market (Stop IF) St Marys

Towns & areas on this route

Southampton City CentreBassettPortswoodHighfieldNicholstownSt MarysBevois Valley

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 506 bus?

The first 506 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:44 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 506 bus?

The last 506 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:10. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 506 bus cost?

GOV.UK lists this route as not included in the £3 national fare cap, so Bluestar sets its own single fares — check their website for prices. Local discounted fares may still apply.

Who runs the 506 bus?

The 506 is operated by Bluestar.

Timetable data from Bluestar via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South West England feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.