Explore the Island — The South Coast Way
Reliable, frequent, and eco-friendly bus services connecting communities across the Isle of Wight
See Our Routes🚌 Service Updates
Stay informed about the latest changes to our bus services
Current Service Status - All Routes Operating Normally
Last Updated: Tuesday, September 09, 2025 - 2:30 PM
- All regular routes: Operating on schedule
- Seasonal Breezer routes: Full summer timetable in effect
- Live tracking: Available for all services
- Contactless payments: Fully operational
For real-time updates and service alerts, follow us on social media or check our live tracking system.
🚍 Live Bus Tracking
Track any GoBus South Coast service in real time with our interactive live map.
Go to Live TrackingWhy Choose The Island's Buses?
Experience convenient, reliable, and sustainable travel across the Isle of Wight
Frequent Buses
Up to every 10 minutes on key routes, getting you where you need to go without the wait
Contactless Payments
Simple tap-on, tap-off travel with your card, phone, or smartwatch for seamless journeys
Eco-Friendly Fleet
Low-emission and electric vehicles helping protect our beautiful island environment
🚐 IslandLink OnDemand
Your new flexible bus service — book when you need it, ride where you want.
IslandLink OnDemand brings you convenient, affordable, and eco-friendly travel without fixed timetables or routes. Simply book your journey via our app or website, and a bus will pick you up from a nearby stop and take you where you need to go.
Book Your RideTickets & Fares
Travelling with GoBus South Coast is easy and affordable. We offer flexible ticket options for everyone.
Single & Return Tickets
+Perfect for occasional travel. Buy onboard with cash or contactless payment. Return tickets offer savings for same-day return journeys.
- Adult Single: From £2.50
- Child Single: From £1.25
- Return tickets: Save 10% on two singles
Day Tickets
+Unlimited travel for a full day across all GoBus South Coast routes.
- Adult Day Ticket: £8.50
- Child Day Ticket: £4.25
- Family Day Ticket: £18.00 (2 adults + 3 children)
- Group Day Ticket: £35.00 (up to 6 people)
Weekly & Monthly Passes
+Best value for regular travelers. Available via our mobile app or GoBus smartcard.
- Adult Weekly Pass: £35.00
- Adult Monthly Pass: £125.00
- Student Weekly Pass: £25.00
- Student Monthly Pass: £85.00
Student & Young Persons
+Special discounts for students and young people aged 16-25 with valid ID.
- 50% discount on all single and return tickets
- 25% discount on day tickets
- Special student season tickets available
- Valid student ID or Young Persons Card required
Contactless Pay-As-You-Go
+Simply tap your card, phone, or smartwatch when boarding and alighting. Daily and weekly fare caps ensure you never pay more than necessary.
- Daily fare cap: £8.50
- Weekly fare cap: £35.00
- Automatic best price guarantee
- Works with all contactless payment methods
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! You can purchase day, weekly, and monthly tickets through our mobile app or at selected retailers. Single and return tickets can be bought onboard.
Children under 5 travel free. Ages 5-15 pay child fares (50% discount). Students aged 16-25 receive discounts with valid ID.
Yes, all our day tickets, weekly passes, and monthly passes are valid on every GoBus South Coast route across the Isle of Wight.
Contact Us
Get in touch with our friendly customer service team
Send us a message
Customer Service
0800 123 4567
Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm
gobussouthcoast@gmail.com
We aim to respond within 24 hours
Head Office
GoBus South Coast Ltd
Nelson Road
Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 1RD
Accessibility
All our buses feature step-free access and low-floor design. Assistance is available for disabled passengers - please contact us in advance.