N2 Southampton circular via Portswood, Swaythling
Operated by Bluestar. Registered as running via University of Southampton. First bus 01:35, last bus 03:35. 3 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles capped at £3 — more.
Night bus — overnight departures 01:35–04:10. Every night. Nights are the night you set out on, so a 01:30 bus on Saturday morning counts as Friday. All night buses.
Wanted a different N2? 7 other bus routes are numbered N2 elsewhere in the UK — see every N2 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 01:35 | 02:35 | 03:35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargate (Stop CU) | 01:35 | 02:35 | 03:35 |
| Giddy Bridge (NE-bound) | 01:38 | 02:38 | 03:38 |
| RSH Hospital (N-bound) | 01:40 | 02:40 | 03:40 |
| Portswood Broadway (Stop PH) | 01:46 | 02:46 | 03:46 |
| Highfield Interchange (Stop B) | 01:51 | 02:51 | 03:51 |
| Fleming Road (adj) | 01:55 | 02:55 | 03:55 |
| Portswood Broadway (Stop PB) | 02:00 | 03:00 | 04:00 |
| Bargate WestQuay (Stop BL) | 02:10 | 03:10 | 04:10 |
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.
Tickets on the N2
Bluestar publishes singles on this route for adults.
Adult 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, 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 N2
N2 towards City Centre
All 37 stops
- Bargate (Stop CU) Southampton City Centre
- Above Bar (Stop AD) Southampton City Centre
- Cenotaph (Stop HD) Southampton City Centre
- Giddy Bridge (NE-bound) Bedford Place
- RSH Hospital (N-bound) Nicholstown
- Denzil Avenue (NE-bound) Bevois Valley
- Aldi Store (N-bound) Bevois Valley
- Spring Crescent (N-bound) Portswood
- Waitrose (Stop PD) Portswood
- Portswood Broadway (Stop PH) Portswood
- Highfield Crescent (N-bound) Portswood
- Upper Shaftesbury Avenue (W-bound) Highfield
- Jubilee Sports Hall (N-bound) Highfield
- Highfield Interchange (Stop B) Highfield
- Library (E-bound) Highfield
- Bealing Close (E-bound) Highfield
- Tulip Road (E-bound) Swaythling
- Woodcote Road (E-bound) Swaythling
- Aster Road (E-bound) Swaythling
- Fleming Road (adj) Swaythling
- Woodmill Lane (nr) Swaythling
- Mayfield Road (SW-bound) Swaythling
- Sirdar Road (SW-bound) Swaythling
- Bowden Lane (S-bound) Portswood
- Sainsbury (Stop PJ o/s) Portswood
- Portswood Broadway (Stop PB) Portswood
- Waitrose (Stop PC) Portswood
- Spring Crescent (S-bound) Portswood
- Cedar Road (W-bound) Portswood
- Stag Gates (SE-bound) Banister Park
- Archers Road (opp) Banister Park
- Law Courts (SW-bound) Bedford Place
- Giddy Bridge (SW-bound) Bedford Place
- Cenotaph (Stop HA) Southampton City Centre
- Above Bar (Stop AB) Southampton City Centre
- Vincent's Walk (Stop CK) Southampton City Centre
- Bargate WestQuay (Stop BL) Southampton City Centre
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 7 November 2025 To amend Route and Timetable.
- New service effective 31 August 2025 NEW APP
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PH1121126/571 · Changes in Southampton City Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first N2 bus?
The first N2 departure on weekdays leaves at 01:35 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last N2 bus?
The last N2 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 03:35. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the N2 bus cost?
The N2 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 N2 bus?
The N2 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 PH1121126/571. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.