Explore the Island – The South Coast Way
Reliable, frequent, and eco-friendly bus services connecting communities across the Isle of Wight
See Our RoutesWhy 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
Our Routes
GoBus South Coast connects towns and villages across the Isle of Wight. Explore our routes below.
🌊 Seasonal Breezer Routes
Discover the Island's most spectacular scenery with our award-winning open-top and scenic services
Needles Breezer
One of the most spectacular bus rides in all of England! An open-top ride with breathtaking views, featuring a cliff-hugging, dizzy climb from Alum Bay to the Needles Battery. Links Yarmouth, Freshwater Bay, Dimbola Museum, Farringford Estate, and Fort Victoria Country Park.
Downs Breezer
Circular route through pretty countryside across the Downs with views to the English Channel and mainland England. Links Ryde Esplanade, Wootton Station, Robin Hill, Sandown Seafront, Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, Dinosaur Isle, Browns Golf Course and Bembridge.
Sea Breezer
Brand new coastal route from Ryde along the coast to Appley, Puckpool, Seaview and Nettlestone. Perfect for visiting popular beaches and enjoying coastal walks. Open-top double deck buses with 8 departures daily.
Shanklin Shuttle
Explore the quaint coastal town of Shanklin with services up to every 30 minutes. Visit the Old Village tea rooms, thatched pubs, magnificent Shanklin Chine, beach, and crazy golf.
Island Coaster
The longest bus route on the Island! Follow miles of stunning coastline from Ryde to Alum Bay via Bembridge, Sandown, Shanklin, Ventnor, Blackgang and the iconic Military Road. Unparalleled panoramic views from every seat.
Summer Links
Newport to Yarmouth through beautiful rural landscapes and Carisbrooke Village. Perfect for visiting Tapnell Farm, Chessell Cafe, and Calbourne Water Mill. Selected journeys operate with open-top buses.
CastleHopper
Hop between Newport town centre and the historic Carisbrooke Castle with this scenic shuttle service. Ideal for tourists and families wanting a glimpse into the Island’s rich history.
🚌 Regular Year-Round Routes
Our comprehensive network of daily services connecting all major towns and villages
Newport ↔ Cowes
Direct service between the island's capital and the famous sailing town
Newport ↔ Ryde (Alt Route)
Alternative scenic route to Ryde via local villages
View TimetableNewport ↔ Alum Bay
Scenic route to the famous Needles and Alum Bay
Newport ↔ Ryde (via Sandown/Bembridge)
Extended route through Sandown and Bembridge
View TimetableNewport ↔ Hulverstone
Scenic route via the small villages of Shorwell and Brighstone. From August 5th onwards, the route 12 is temporarily terminating at Hulverstone. We hope to restore the full route soon.
View Temporary TimetableNewport Circular
Clockwise circular service around Newport and Carisbrooke, linking you to the shops
View Timetable🕑 Timetable Revisions – From 11th August 2025
Important updates to our services across Routes 2, 3, 6, and 12
Early Morning Revisions
All early morning journeys not starting at Ryde will now begin from Ryde.
Early Morning Revisions
All early morning journeys not starting at Ryde will now begin from Ryde.
Return to 2-Hourly Service
Back to its usual 2-hourly timetable as seen in Summer 2024.
Route Restored to Alum Bay
The full route returns, but with a new diversion: after Brook Triangle, buses will turn right onto the B3399 through Shalcombe, join Middle Road, head to Afton Road, then Freshwater Bay. Military Road and Compton Bay will no longer be served.
Tickets & 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.