538 Rushington ↔ Applemore College

Operated by Bluestar. First bus 07:40, last bus 15:10. 4 journeys on weekdays.

✅ The 538 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 Applemore College · Monday to Friday towards Rushington · Monday to Friday
538 towards Applemore College — Monday to Friday (2 journeys)
Rushington Roundabout (SW-bound) 07:40·
Tavells Lane (adj) ·07:42
Old Magazine Close (SE-bound) 07:4607:46
The White Horse (SW-bound) 07:4707:47
St Johns Church (SW-bound) 07:4907:49
College Only (SE-bound) 07:5807:58

Route map

All stops on route 538

538 towards Applemore College

  1. Rushington Roundabout (SW-bound) Totton
  2. Tavells Lane (adj) Pooksgreen
  3. Woodpecker Drive (NE-bound) Pooksgreen
  4. Bury Road (NE-bound) Marchwood
  5. Old Magazine Close (SE-bound) Marchwood
  6. The White Horse (SW-bound) Marchwood
  7. St Johns Church (SW-bound) Marchwood
  8. Lakeland Gardens (adj) Marchwood
  9. Twiggs Lane (SE-bound) Marchwood
  10. The Pilgrim Inn (SE-bound) Marchwood
  11. North Lodge (E-bound) Marchwood
  12. Veal's Lane (S-bound) Marchwood
  13. Garden City (S-bound) Dibden
  14. Applemore Tesco (SE-bound) Applemore
  15. College Only (SE-bound) Applemore

538 towards Rushington

  1. College Only (SE-bound) Applemore
  2. Applemore Tesco (NW-bound) Applemore
  3. Garden City (N-bound) Dibden
  4. Veal's Lane (NW-bound) Marchwood
  5. North Lodge (NW-bound) Marchwood
  6. The Pilgrim Inn (NW-bound) Marchwood
  7. Twiggs Lane (NW-bound) Marchwood
  8. Lakeland Gardens (opp) Marchwood
  9. St Johns Church (E-bound) Marchwood
  10. The White Horse (N-bound) Marchwood
  11. Old Magazine Close (W-bound) Marchwood
  12. Bury Road (SW-bound) Marchwood
  13. Woodpecker Drive (SW-bound) Pooksgreen
  14. Tavells Lane (NW-bound) Pooksgreen
  15. April Cottage (opp) Pooksgreen
  16. Jacobs Farm (adj) Hounsdown
  17. Jacobs Gutter Lane (adj) Hounsdown
  18. Clay Meadow (NW-bound) Rushington

Towns & areas on this route

TottonMarchwoodDibdenApplemoreRushingtonHounsdownPooksgreen

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 538 bus?

The first 538 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:40 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 538 bus?

The last 538 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 538 bus cost?

The 538 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 538 bus?

The 538 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.