Public transport to Royal South Hants Hospital
There are good transport links to and from UHS sites.
There are also journey planning services that are available, including My Journey Southampton.
There is no bus stop on the Royal South Hants Hospital site, but there are two bus stops on either side of St Mary's Road within 50m of the hospital site.
Several local bus routes serve the hospital site.
- Bluestar 20 - service from city centre to Townhill Park stopping at RSH
See the timetable here 20 - Southampton to Townhill Park | Bluestar - Bluestar 61 - from 23 February 2025, service from Bevois Valley to Nursling, stopping at RSH
See the timetable here 61 - Bevois Valley to Nursling Industrial Estate | Bluestar - U1N - service from city centre to Eastleigh stopping at RSH
See the timetable here U1N - City Centre to Eastleigh, via University | Bluestar - U6C/U6H - service from city centre to Southampton General Hospital stopping at RSH and Highfield
See the timetable here U6C - General Hospital to Southampton | Bluestar
For more information about local buses, including discounts available for frequent users, see the operators' websites:
- Bluestar 023 8023 1950 and 0845 894 2469
- Uni-link 023 8059 5974
- Wilts & Dorset 01983 827005
- Dial-A-Ride 023 8022 2289
- Xelabus 023 8064 4715
- Stagecoach Hampshire 0845 121 0180
- Fareham bus station 01329 234373
- Gosport bus station 023 9258 6921
- Portsmouth and Southsea Bus Interchange at The Hard 023 9286 2412
Our closest station is Southampton Central. The U6 bus goes from the station to the RSH. Timetable information can be found on the National Rail Enquiries website or by calling 0845 748 4950.
Southampton Central is 1.1 miles from the hospital (around a 23 minute walk). To walk to the hospital from the station entrance, cross the bridge to Blechynden Terrace and turn right. Proceed along this road as it merges into West Park Road until you reach the crossroads. Turn left onto Cumberland Place and follow this road around Watts Park until you reach the roundabout. Take the second exit onto Charlotte Place and then bear left onto St Mary's Road. Take the second right onto Brinton's Terrace and this leads you to the Royal South Hants Hospital entrance.
If you require further information, here are some of the railway companies who provide services into the city:
- Southern railway 0845 127 2920 (customer services)
- South Western Railway 0845 6000 650
- CrossCountry 0844 811 0124
- First Great Western 0845 700 0125
There are several coach companies that operate into Southampton including National Express (0870 580 8080) and Megabus (0871 266 3333).
Southampton is a port city and is served by the Red Funnel ferry company which services routes to the Isle of Wight. For further information visit the Red Funnel or call 023 8033 4010.
The Hythe Ferry also brings passengers into the city from the Waterside and New Forest. More information is available on the Hythe Ferry website or by calling 023 8084 0722.
Free phone for taxi hire is available in the reception area.
If you have difficulty with using public transport to get to hospital, medical transport taxi services are available in parts of Hampshire. To find out more, visit the Hampshire County Council website.
For Eastleigh residents, information is also available for services run in the local area on Eastleigh Borough Council.