It’s never been easier to get the bus
Southampton City Council, working in partnership with Hampshire County Council, Bluestar and First Solent, and funded by the Department for Transport, has been delivering a more affordable, more reliable and more sustainable bus service in the Southampton city region.
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With more journeys and new buses
- Introducing two new routes from Monday 28 October - Bluestar
- Nightstar - N1 every Friday & Saturday night - Bluestar
- Timetable improvements from Sunday 1 September - Bluestar
- 16 brand new double deckers for Bluestar 2 and 7 - Bluestar
- First electric buses hit the road in Portsmouth, Fareham and Gosport - FirstBusS&SW News
With low bus fares
We are working with the Department of Transport to keep fares low, including:
- £2 National Fare Cap
- £1 Local Evening Fares
- 5 for £5 Group Travel Offer (seasonal only)
- Senior bus pass
- Travel for disabled people
With tap on/tap off contactless payments
Always get the best value fare! Our partners have implemented tap on/tap off contactless payments for a simpler journey, find out more here:
With new bus hubs and better bus stops
Southampton City Council and Hampshire County Council, enabled by the Department for Transport, have been making significant improvements to bus travel with new hubs, interchanges and stops:
- Albion Place Bus Hub, Portland Terrace and Urban Park
- Central Station Interchange
- Woolston Travel Hub
- Lordshill Bus Interchange
- Hospital bus stop improvements
- Corridor 1 Totton and Hythe - Improved Bus Stops with Real Time Information - Hampshire County Council
With tickets, routes and journey planning
Southampton City Council, working with Hampshire County Council, Portsmouth City Council and Isle of Wight Council under the Solent Transport brand have created a comprehensive travel app that show you the quickest, cheapest, and most eco-friendly options for the journey you want to take.
