The Island Coaster runs from Saturday 28th March to 26th September 2026
No advanced booking: just turn up and go!
You can't book a seat on Island Coaster.
You simply turn up at any stop along the route, board the bus, buy or show your ticket, take a seat and enjoy the journey.
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Concessions & free bus passes
Island Coaster does not accept concessionary bus passes.
You can not use your concessionary bus pass to travel on Island Coaster. There are other great value tickets available for you.
Rover ticket: 24 hours »
Best for: A day out
Available for unlimited travel across the Southern Vectis network for 24 hours - ideal for a day out on the Island. Not valid on Needles or Downs Breezers.
Rover+Breezer ticket: 24 hours »
Best for: An open-top day out
Available for unlimited travel across the Southern Vectis and Island Breezers network for 24 hours - ideal if you're heading out for the weekend.
Rover+Breezer ticket: 48 hours »
Best for: Travel over the weekend
Available for unlimited travel across the Southern Vectis and Island Breezers network for 48 hours - ideal if you're heading out for the weekend.
Multi-day ticket bundle »
Best for: The flexible traveller
If you only travel now and again, multi-day tickets offer the cheapest fare. They are available exclusively on the key. Unlimited travel across the Southern Vectis network including open-top and seasonal routes.
Freedom tickets »
Best for: A week long visit
Staying on the Island for a week? A freedom ticket allows you to travel across the entire Southern Vectis network.
This listing was last updated on 2nd April 2026
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