Public transport

Southampton has an excellent range of public transport options, so you can travel around the city while leaving the car at home. This can save you time and money, improve your wellbeing, and reduce your carbon footprint all at the same time.

Travel resources

• My Journey is Southampton's one stop destination for information and advice on buses, trains, ferries, cycling, walking and more. You can use it to plan a journey, find the latest news about public transport in Southampton, and discover all the latest events and initiatives being offered in your area. 
• Solent Go - A smart travel card you top up online, useable all over south Hampshire, including buses and ferries
• Our bus operators – You can also visit the websites directly for specific enquiries:
  • Bluestar
  • First Solent
  • Salisbury Reds
  • Unilink
  • Xelabus
• Connecting Southampton - Keep up to date on all the major transport projects in Southampton and discover the future of transport in the city
• Find out more about Cycling and Rights of Way in Southampton 
• Read the 2024 update of the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP)

You can also use our Public Transport map to view all bus, rail and ferry services operating in Southampton, including those serving destinations outside the city.

Senior and disabled person's concessions

Senior citizens and disabled persons can use our SmartCities travel card for free bus travel when boarding between 9.30am and 11pm Monday to Friday, and at any time on weekends and bank holidays.

• Senior bus pass
• Disabled person's travel