City Centre diversions for Southampton Christmas Market

Due to the closure of Bargate Street for this year's Christmas Market, there will be some route changes in the city centre from Friday 08 November - Friday 10 January. Please read carefully below to make sure you're aware of any changes to the routes you use. These are NOT the same as last year:

Bluestar 1 & 2:

Towards Winchester/Fair Oak, buses will start from a temporary stop outside Bella Italia and will then continue their normal routes from Above Bar onwards.

Towards City Centre, buses will not serve Civic Centre, ASDA/Marlands, West Quay or Hanover Buildings. Instead after Guildhall Square, they will drop off at Above Bar and a temporary stop at Bella Italia.

Bluestar 3 & 16:

Towards Hedge End/Townhill Park, buses will start from Above Bar and go via Vincents Walk and Palmerston Road before continuing their normal routes from Solent University. Normal stops at Bargate Street, ASDA/Marlands, Civic Centre and Park Walk won't be served.

Towards City Centre, buses will terminate at Above Bar.

Bluestar 10, 13 & 17:

In both directions, buses will divert between Vincents Walk and Bernard Street not serving West Quay or Holyrood Church.

Bluestar 14 & 18:

From City towards Bitterne, buses will divert after Vincents Walk via Palmerston Road and will continue their normal routes from Solent University. Normal stops at Bargate Street, ASDA/Marlands, Civic Centre and Park Walk won't be served.

Buses are unaffected from Bitterne towards City Centre.

Bluestar 15:

Towards Hamble, buses will serve Central Station, Above Bar and Vincents Walk as normal, then will divert to continue on the normal route from Bernard Street. Normal stops at Civic Centre, West Quay and Holyrood Church will not be served.

Buses are unaffected towards City Centre.

Bluestar 19:

In both directions, buses will divert between Vincents Walk and High Street/Telephone House via Queensway and Briton Street. Normal stops at West Quay and Holyrood Church will not be served.

Click here to view a temporary "Where to Catch Your Bus" map for the City Centre to use whilst the road is closed.

We recommend you download the Bluestar app where you can buy tickets, track our buses and plan your journey.

Our team will be working hard to maintain reliability on our services, but this may not always be possible. We apologise for any disruption caused and would like to thank you in advance for your patience and understanding during this challenging period.