538 Totton to Applemore via Marchwood, Dibden

Operated by Bluestar. First bus 07:40, last bus 15:10. 4 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles capped at £3 — more.

Next towards Applemore from Rushington Roundabout (SW-bound): tomorrow 07:40

Next towards Totton from College Only (SE-bound): tomorrow 15:10

Wanted a different 538? 2 other bus routes are numbered 538 elsewhere in the UK — see every 538 bus timetable by area.

Road Closure - Main Road, Marchwood (Garden City) — Due to roadworks, Main Road (Garden City) will be closed from Monday 14th September for approximately 10 weeks. The closure will be in place between the hours of 08:00 and 17:30 each day. All disruptions →

Timetable

Ends at Applemore College · Monday to Friday · 2 journeys
Stop 07:4007:42
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

Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. A · means that journey does not stop there. 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.

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 →

Tickets on the 538

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. 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 538

538 towards Applemore

All 15 stops
  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. Veals Lane (S-bound) Marchwood
  13. Garden City (S-bound) Dibden
  14. Applemore Tesco (SE-bound) Applemore
  15. College Only (SE-bound) Applemore

538 towards Totton

All 18 stops
  1. College Only (SE-bound) Applemore
  2. Applemore Tesco (NW-bound) Applemore
  3. Garden City (N-bound) Dibden
  4. Veals 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

Service registration & registered changes

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PH1121126/243 · Changes in Hampshire County Council · All service changes →

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 Bluestar via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South West England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PH1121126/243. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.