Isle of Wight bus services
Southern Vectis Bus Services
Southern Vectis operate a comprehensive Isle of Wight bus service serving the Island's towns and most of the villages.
West Cowes Connecting Bus Services
Frequent services operate between West Cowes and Newport (service 1) from where there are connections to other parts of the Island. Services connect with Red Jet Hi-Speed arrival and departures, stopping outside the West Cowes terminal in Fountain Yard.
| Service 1 | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Mon-Sat daytimes | every 7-8 minutes |
| Mon-Sat evenings | every 15 minutes |
| Sunday daytimes | every 10 minutes |
| Sunday evenings | every 15 minutes |
| Night buses | every 30 minutes |
East Cowes Connecting Bus Services
There are regular services between East Cowes and Newport (service 5) and Ryde (service 4). During the summer there are special services which operate round the Island's towns.
| Service 4 | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Mon-Sat daytimes | every 60 minutes |
| Sunday daytimes | every 60 minutes |
| Evening | No evening services |
| Service 5 | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Mon-Sat daytimes | every 20 minutes |
| Mon-Sat evenings | every 30 minutes |
| Sunday daytimes | every 30 minutes |
| Sunday evenings | every 30 minutes |
Round the Island Services
Open Top Bus Tours operate in three different areas of the island seven days a week, with regular departures throughout the day. Our open-top buses give a birds-eye view of the Island's hotspots, and a special commentary gives information about places of interest and the history and geography of areas along the way.
Sandown Bay tour - a fun-packed tour of Sandown and Shanklin
The Needles tour - a fantastic tour of the Islands famous landmark
The Downs tour - an amazing tour of the Islands best kept secrets
Southern Vectis Service News
SouthernVectis: @LJ_Pritchard The single fare from Shanklin to St Lawrence is £3.50.
SouthernVectis: 23/05/12@11;45 The route 1 11;45 Newport to Cowes Red Jet,will terminate at Cowes Co/Op .This due to a double deck being used on this run.
SouthernVectis: 23/05/12@11;00 Owing to a breakdown at Ventnor,the route 3 10;40 Ventnor to Newport has not operated.Sorry for delay.
SouthernVectis: 23/05/12@10;20 The route 7 10;15 Newport to Alum Bay,is operating 9mins late owing to traffic delays in Newport.Sorry if affected.
SouthernVectis: @Lucie_Williams £4.50 single (£2.25 under 19) 7 days for £24 (u19 £12) 30 days £85 (u19 £42.50) 90 days £217 (u19 £108.50) unlimited travel
SouthernVectis: 23/05/12@07;51 Good morning BD here to start your day,all first buses out on time.More updates to follow enjoy this sunny Wednesday.
SouthernVectis: 22/05/12 the 16.55 downs brezzer will not operate due to a breakdown .
SouthernVectis: 22/05/12@13;10 We have temp/lights by Stag Lane,some delays may occur on route 1.Should be clear by 15;00hrs,more updates later.
SouthernVectis: 22/05/12@13;08 We are getting delays on most routes,owing to heavy traffic and passenger numbers.The delays are up to 10mins,updates to come
SouthernVectis: 22/05/12@11;00 All route 9 and 4 are back to published times,enjoy the rest of the day and the sun shine.
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Day Rovers
Day Rover tickets are great value and can be purchased with ferry travel from Red Funnel.
They give unlimited travel on the Isle of Wight bus network. Go where you like, when you like, change buses as often as you like, wherever you like.
- Accompanied children under 5 travel free.
- Rover tickets are also valid on open top tours.
Collecting Bus Tickets
Foot passengers: please go to the ticket office on arrival and your bus ticket(s) will be printed on presentation of your "Confirmation/ eTicket"
What to give the Driver
Just show your credit card size ticket(s) to the bus driver.
Please note the e-ticket/ confirmation alone will NOT gain entry to the bus.