8 Southampton to Hythe via Totton, Dibden Purlieu
Operated by Bluestar. First bus 06:15, last bus 19:35. 27 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 09:27, last 17:15. Fares: adult single £1.00 — more.
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| Stop | 08:55 | 10:30 | 13:15 | 15:15 | 17:15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Place (Stand BB) | · | 10:30 | 13:15 | 15:15 | 17:15 |
| Central Station (Stop SB) | · | 10:37 | 13:22 | 15:22 | 17:22 |
| Millbrook Roundabout (NW-bound) | · | 10:45 | 13:30 | 15:30 | 17:30 |
| St Theresas Church (Stop C) | 08:55 | 10:50 | 13:35 | 15:35 | 17:35 |
| Rushington Roundabout (SW-bound) | 09:00 | 10:57 | 13:42 | 15:42 | 17:42 |
| Hounsdown Avenue (SW-bound) | 09:01 | 10:58 | 13:43 | 15:43 | 17:43 |
| St Johns Church (SW-bound) | 09:09 | 11:07 | 13:52 | 15:52 | 17:52 |
| Applemore Tesco (SE-bound) | 09:16 | 11:14 | 13:59 | 15:59 | 17:59 |
| Oaklands Way (E-bound) | 09:19 | 11:17 | 14:02 | 16:02 | 18:02 |
| Pier (SE-bound) | 09:25 | 11:23 | 14:08 | 16:08 | 18:08 |
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.
Fares on the 8
Adult single £1.00 · Child single £1.00
The same for any journey on the 8, 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 8
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. 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 8
8 towards Hythe
All 51 stops
- Albion Place (Stand BB) Southampton City Centre
- WestQuay (Stop BS) Southampton City Centre
- ASDA & Marlands (N-bound) Southampton City Centre
- SeaCity Museum (Stop AL) Southampton City Centre
- Central Station (Stop SB) Southampton City Centre
- Four Post Hill (NW-bound) Freemantle
- Queenstown Road (W-bound) Freemantle
- Christ Church (W-bound) Freemantle
- Millbrook Station (NW-bound) Freemantle
- Regents Park Road (W-bound) Millbrook
- King Georges Avenue (NW-bound) Millbrook
- Millbrook Roundabout (NW-bound) Millbrook
- Parkside Avenue (opp) Redbridge
- Redbridge Roundabout (NW-bound) Redbridge
- Totton Station (Stop D) Totton
- St Theresas Church (Stop C) Totton
- Asda (Stop A) Totton
- Batts Corner (SE-bound) Totton
- Bartram Road (SW-bound) Rushington
- Rushington Roundabout (SW-bound) Totton
- Hounsdown Avenue (SW-bound) Rushington
- Jacobs Walk (adj) Hounsdown
- Valley Road (adj) Hounsdown
- Marchwood By-pass (adj) Hounsdown
- Old Magazine Close (SE-bound) Marchwood
- The White Horse (SW-bound) Marchwood
- St Johns Church (SW-bound) Marchwood
- Lakeland Gardens (adj) Marchwood
- Twiggs Lane (SE-bound) Marchwood
- The Pilgrim Inn (SE-bound) Marchwood
- North Lodge (E-bound) Marchwood
- Veals Lane (S-bound) Marchwood
- Garden City (S-bound) Dibden
- Applemore Tesco (SE-bound) Applemore
- Cabot Drive (NE-bound) Applemore
- Canterbury Drive (SE-bound) Applemore
- Caledonia Drive (E-bound) Applemore
- Corsair Drive (SW-bound) Applemore
- Corinna Gardens (SW-bound) Applemore
- The Sylvans (SW-bound) Applemore
- Oaklands Way (E-bound) Dibden Purlieu
- Kensington Fields (NE-bound) Dibden Purlieu
- Malvern Drive (NE-bound) Dibden Purlieu
- The Mead (SE-bound) Hythe
- Golden Hind Park (S-bound) Dibden Purlieu
- Highlands Way (opp) Dibden Purlieu
- Hythe Hospital (NE-bound) Dibden Purlieu
- Deerleap Way (NE-bound) Hythe
- Hollybank Crescent (NW-bound) Hythe
- Ewart Court (NE-bound) Hythe
- Pier (SE-bound) Hythe
8 towards Southampton
All 54 stops
- Pier (SE-bound) Hythe
- The Marsh (SE-bound) Hythe
- Fire Station (SW-bound) Hythe
- Langdown Hill (S-bound) Hythe
- Deerleap Way (SW-bound) Hythe
- Hythe Hospital (W-bound) Dibden Purlieu
- Highlands Way (nr) Dibden Purlieu
- Golden Hind Park (NW-bound) Dibden Purlieu
- The Mead (NW-bound) Hythe
- Malvern Drive (SW-bound) Dibden Purlieu
- Kensington Fields (SW-bound) Dibden Purlieu
- Oaklands Way (W-bound) Dibden Purlieu
- Beechwood Way (N-bound) Applemore
- The Sylvans (NE-bound) Applemore
- Corinna Gardens (NE-bound) Applemore
- Caledonia Drive (SW-bound) Applemore
- Canterbury Drive (W-bound) Applemore
- Cabot Drive (SW-bound) Applemore
- Applemore Tesco (NW-bound) Applemore
- Garden City (N-bound) Dibden
- Veals Lane (NW-bound) Marchwood
- North Lodge (NW-bound) Marchwood
- The Pilgrim Inn (NW-bound) Marchwood
- Twiggs Lane (NW-bound) Marchwood
- Lakeland Gardens (opp) Marchwood
- St Johns Church (E-bound) Marchwood
- The White Horse (N-bound) Marchwood
- Old Magazine Close (W-bound) Marchwood
- Jacobs Farm (adj) Hounsdown
- Jacobs Gutter Lane (adj) Hounsdown
- Clay Meadow (NW-bound) Rushington
- Rushington Roundabout (NE-bound) Totton
- Brokenford Lane (NE-bound) Totton
- Batts Corner (NW-bound) Totton
- Salisbury Road Shops (Stop J) Totton
- Shopping Centre (Stop B) Totton
- Totton Station (Stop E) Totton
- Redbridge Roundabout (E-bound) Redbridge
- Redbridge School (SE-bound) Redbridge
- Parkside Avenue (adj) Redbridge
- Millbrook Roundabout (SE-bound) Millbrook
- King Georges Avenue (E-bound) Millbrook
- Regents Park Road (E-bound) Millbrook
- Waterhouse Lane (adj) Freemantle
- Millbrook Station (SE-bound) Freemantle
- Christ Church (E-bound) Freemantle
- Queenstown Road (E-bound) Freemantle
- Wellington Court (E-bound) Freemantle
- Four Post Hill (SE-bound) Freemantle
- Central Station (Stop SD) Southampton City Centre
- SeaCity Museum (Stop AM) Southampton City Centre
- Marlands (Stop AK) Southampton City Centre
- WestQuay (Stop BP) Southampton City Centre
- Albion Place (Stand BB) Southampton City Centre
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 12 April 2026 To amend Route and Timetable.
- Service change effective 31 August 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 1 September 2024 To amend Route and Timetable.
- Service change effective 5 September 2022 To amend Timetable.
- Expired effective 4 January 2022 To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PH1121126/199 · Changes in Hampshire County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 8 bus?
The first 8 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:15 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 8 bus?
The last 8 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 19:35. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 8 bus cost?
Bluestar's published fares on the 8: adult single £1.00, child single £1.00. The 8 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 8 bus?
The 8 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 PH1121126/199. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.