Service Updates

Unilink U2B DIVERSION - Lobelia Road closed on Monday 16th November 2026 between 0930 - 1430.

10th - 16th Nov 2026

• Affected routes:
• U2
• U2B
• U2C

Unilink U2B DIVERSION - Lobelia Road closed on Monday 16th November 2026 between 0930 - 1430. Buses will divert via Burgess Road and Stoneham Lane. Stops on Lobelia Road will not be served. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Winchester Road/Botley Road shut

9th Nov 2026 onwards

• Affected routes:
• 3

Due to a police road closure, the Bluestar 3 will be diverting between Shamblehurst Lane North and New Clock Inn via Bubb Lane, Chalcroft Way, The Ave and Allington Lane both directions. We are unable to serve any stops between New Clock Inn and Shamblehurst Lane North. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. We recommend that you give yourself extra time to travel due to the expectation of heavy delays.

Bluestar 3, 10 & 26 Christmas Market diversion/bus stop change from Friday 6th November 2026 until Monday 5th January 2027.

22nd Oct 2026 - 5th Jan 2027

• Affected routes:
• 3
• 10
• 26

Bluestar 3, 10 & 26 Christmas Market diversion/bus stop change from Friday 6th November 2026 until Monday 5th January 2027. Buses will pick up and drop off from West Quay Stop BF during these works. All other stops will be served as normal. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Bluestar 13 Christmas Market diversion/bus stop change from Friday 6th November 2026 until Monday 5th January 2027.

22nd Oct 2026 - 5th Jan 2027

• Affected routes:
• 13

• Affected stops:
• Southampton, Westquay [BF], N-bound
• Holyrood Church [BJ], S-bound

Bluestar 13 Christmas Market diversion/bus stop change from Friday 6th November 2026 until Monday 5th January 2027. Buses towards city centre will follow normal route as far as West Quay where buses will terminate on Stop BF. Passengers towards Woolston should use the stop Vincents Walk Stop CI, buses will then divert via Queensway to Bernard Street (Oxford Road bus stop). Stops at West Quay and Holyrood Church will not be served towards Woolston. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Bluestar 6 Christmas Market diversion/bus stop change from Friday 6th November 2026 until Monday 5th January 2027.

22nd Oct 2026 - 5th Jan 2027

• Affected routes:
• 6

• Affected stops:
• Southampton, Westquay [BF], N-bound
• Holyrood Church [BJ], S-bound

Bluestar 6 Christmas Market diversion/bus stop change from Friday 6th November 2026 until Monday 5th January 2027. Buses will start at Vincents Walk Stop CH and divert via Queensway to rejoin route on Bernard Street (Oxford Street bus stop). Stops at Bargate, West Quay and Holyrood Church will not be served. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Bluestar 14 Christmas Market diversion/bus stop change from Friday 6th November 2026 until Monday 5th January 2027.

22nd Oct 2026 - 5th Jan 2027

• Affected routes:
• 14

• Affected stops:
• Southampton, Vincents Walk [CI], S-bound

Bluestar 14 Christmas Market diversion/bus stop change from Friday 6th November 2026 until Monday 5th January 2027. Passengers should use West Quay Stop BF if wishing to travel towards Bitterne/West End as Vincents Walk will not be served during the event. Buses towards the city are unaffected and will continue to terminate on Vincents Walk. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Bluestar 15 Christmas Market diversion from Friday 6th November 2026 until Monday 5th January 2027.

22nd Oct 2026 - 5th Jan 2027

• Affected routes:
• 15

Bluestar 15 Christmas Market diversion from Friday 6th November 2026 until Monday 5th January 2027. Buses towards Central Station are unaffected. Buses towards Woolston/Hamble will divert from Vincents Walk via Queensway to Bernard Street (Oxford Road bus stop). Stops at West Quay and Holyrood Church will not be served towards Woolston. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Bluestar 16, 18 & N18 Christmas Market diversion from Friday 6th November 2026 until Monday 5th January 2027.

22nd Oct 2026 - 5th Jan 2027

• Affected routes:
• 16
• 18
• N18

• Affected stops:
• ASDA & Marlands [AJ], N-bound
• Civic Centre [AN], E-bound
• Park Walk [AH], E-bound

Bluestar 16, 18 & N18 Christmas Market diversion from Friday 6th November 2026 until Monday 5th January 2027. Buses towards Bitterne/Thornhill will divert from Vincents Walk via Palmerston Road to reach New Road(City College bus stop). Stops at Bargate, Asda/Marlands, Civic Centre & Park Walk will not be served. Buses towards Central Station are unaffected. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Bluestar 17 & N17 Christmas Market diversion from Friday 6th November 2026 until Monday 5th January 2027.

22nd Oct 2026 - 5th Jan 2027

• Affected routes:
• 17
• N17

• Affected stops:
• Southampton, Westquay [BF], N-bound
• Holyrood Church [BJ], S-bound
• Holyrood Church [BK], N-bound

Bluestar 17 & N17 Christmas Market diversion from Friday 6th November 2026 until Monday 5th January 2027. Buses will divert in both directions via Queensway to reach Bernard Street (Oxford Road bus stop). Stops at West Quay and Holyrood Church will not be served. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Bluestar 19 & 19a Christmas Market diversion from Friday 6th November 2026 until Monday 5th January 2027.

22nd Oct 2026 - 5th Jan 2027

• Affected routes:
• 19
• 19a

• Affected stops:
• Holyrood Church [BJ], S-bound
• Holyrood Church [BK], N-bound
• Southampton, Westquay [BF], N-bound

Bluestar 19 & 19a Christmas Market diversion from Friday 6th November 2026 until Monday 5th January 2027. Buses will divert via Briton Street and Queensway to reach Vincents Walk in both directions. Stops on Briton Street and Queensway will be served. Stops at West Quay and Holyrood Church will not be served. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Bluestar 1, N1, 2 & N2 Christmas Market diversion from Friday 6th November 2026 until Monday 5th January 2027.

22nd Oct 2026 - 5th Jan 2027

• Affected routes:
• 1
• 2
• N1
• N2

• Affected stops:
• Civic Centre [AI], W-bound
• ASDA & Marlands [AK], S-bound
• Southampton, Westquay [BP], S-bound

Bluestar 1, N1, 2 & N2 Christmas Market diversion from Friday 6th November 2026 until Monday 5th January 2027. Buses towards town will divert via Above Bar Street, Pound Tree Road and Hanover Buildings to use a temporary bus stop outside of Bella Italia. Buses heading out of the city will pick up at Bella Italia and then continue normal route from Above Bar Street. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Unilink U6C DIVERSION - Winchester Road, Bassett closed towards Highfield from the General Hospital ONLY from Monday 19th October until Monday 7th December 2026.

9th Oct 2026 - 7th Dec 2026

• Affected routes:
• U6C

• Affected stops:
• Hollybrook Roundabout, NE-bound
• Butterfield Road, NE-bound
• Winchester Road, Great Oaks School, NE-bound
• Bassett Crescent, S-bound
• Bassett Crossroads, S-bound

Unilink U6C DIVERSION - Winchester Road, Bassett closed towards Highfield from the General Hospital ONLY from Monday 19th October until Monday 7th December 2026. Temporary bus stops will be provided near the pharmacy on Burgess Road and another at the bottom of Butterfield Road. We apologise for any inconvenience.