61 Bevois Valley to Nursling via Southampton, Lords Hill
Operated by Bluestar. First bus 05:12, last bus 22:10. 6 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £1.00 — more.
Wanted a different 61? 44 other bus routes are numbered 61 elsewhere in the UK — see every 61 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 05:12 | 13:05 | 21:12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Store (SW-bound) | 05:12 | 13:05 | 21:12 |
| RSH Hospital (S-bound) | 05:14 | 13:07 | 21:14 |
| Kingsland Market (Stop IG) | 05:16 | 13:10 | 21:16 |
| Vincent's Walk (Stop CM) | 05:19 | 13:13 | 21:19 |
| Central Station (Stop SB) | 05:24 | 13:19 | 21:24 |
| Shirley Precinct (Stop SG) | 05:32 | 13:29 | 21:32 |
| Maybush Corner (NW-bound) | 05:35 | 13:34 | 21:35 |
| Guernsey Close (adj) | 05:37 | 13:37 | 21:37 |
| Tesco Warehouse (nr) | 05:45 | 13:45 | 21:45 |
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 61
Adult single £1.00 · Child single £1.00
The same for any journey on the 61, 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 61
Bluestar publishes singles on this route for adults and children.
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. 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, Boxing Day, 27 December, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and 2 January. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 61
61 towards Nursling
All 27 stops
- Aldi Store (SW-bound) Bevois Valley
- Denzil Avenue (SW-bound) Bevois Valley
- RSH Hospital (S-bound) Nicholstown
- Kingsland Market (Stop IG) St Marys
- Hoglands Park (Stop CQ) Southampton City Centre
- Vincent's Walk (Stop CM) Southampton City Centre
- Above Bar (Stop AF) Southampton City Centre
- Art Gallery (Stop HF) Southampton City Centre
- Central Station (Stop SB) Southampton City Centre
- Four Post Hill (NW-bound) Freemantle
- Sir Georges Road (NW-bound) Freemantle
- Paynes Road (adj) Shirley
- St Mark's School (NW-bound) Shirley
- Grove Road (NW-bound) Shirley
- LIDL (o/s) Shirley
- Church Street (Stop SA) Shirley
- Shirley Precinct (Stop SG) Shirley
- Grange Road (NW-bound) Shirley Park
- Arliss Road (NW-bound) Maybush
- Maybush Court (NW-bound) Maybush
- Maybush Corner (NW-bound) Maybush
- Green Lane (NW-bound) Maybush
- Lower Brownhill Road (NW-bound) Maybush
- Guernsey Close (adj) Lords Hill
- Franconia Drive (in) Nursling
- Mauretania Road (NW-bound) Nursling
- Tesco Warehouse (nr) Nursling
61 towards Bevois Valley
All 28 stops
- Tesco Warehouse (nr) Nursling
- Canberra Road (nr) Nursling
- DX Logistics Depot (opp) Nursling
- Guernsey Close (opp) Lords Hill
- Lower Brownhill Road (SE-bound) Maybush
- Green Lane (SE-bound) Maybush
- Maybush Corner (SE-bound) Maybush
- Maybush Court (SE-bound) Maybush
- Arliss Road (SE-bound) Maybush
- Grange Road (SE-bound) Shirley Park
- Shirley Precinct (Stop SI) Shirley
- Church Street (Stop SJ) Shirley
- LIDL (opp) Shirley
- Mcdonalds (SE-bound) Shirley
- Grove Road (SE-bound) Shirley
- Paynes Road (opp) Shirley
- Sir Georges Road (S-bound) Freemantle
- Four Post Hill (SE-bound) Freemantle
- Central Station (Stop SA) Southampton City Centre
- Art Gallery (Stop HE) Southampton City Centre
- Above Bar (Stop AB) Southampton City Centre
- Vincent's Walk (Stop CK) Southampton City Centre
- Houndwell Park (Stop CN) Southampton City Centre
- Hoglands Park (Stop CP) Southampton City Centre
- Kingsland Market (Stop IF) St Marys
- RSH Hospital (N-bound) Nicholstown
- Denzil Avenue (NE-bound) Bevois Valley
- Aldi Store (N-bound) Bevois Valley
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 61 bus?
The first 61 departure on weekdays leaves at 05:12 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 61 bus?
The last 61 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 22:10. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 61 bus cost?
Bluestar's published fares on the 61: adult single £1.00, child single £1.00. The 61 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 61 bus?
The 61 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.