Travel anywhere on this route for no more than £3!
Beat the cost of living crisis this year and hop on board this gorgeously scenic bus route for just £3 per journey!
Travel on this route for just £3 per journey, until March 2027.
No advanced booking: just turn up and go!
Booking a seat to travel on Southern Vectis bus route 1 is not possible as it operates as a turn-up-and-go local bus service. You can simply board the bus at any stop along the route. Tickets can be purchased directly from the driver using contactless payment or cash, or through the Southern Vectis app. You can also buy tickets from Southern Vectis travel shops located in Newport, Ryde, and Yarmouth.
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Concessions & free bus passes
Concessionary passes are accepted on 1 Cowes | Newport.
Accepted concessionary bus passes: ENCTS (English National Concessionary Travel Scheme).
English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) passes are valid for free travel on Southern Vectis bus services between 9:30am and 11pm Monday to Friday, and at any time on weekends and bank holidays. Island Residents holding an English National Disabled Pass or an Isle of Wight Council Gold or Silver New Islander Card can also travel free at peak times on any day. Concessionary passes issued in Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland are not accepted. This route (1 Cowes | Newport) is a standard service and not one of the excluded 'Breezer' routes.
This listing was last updated on 30th December 2025
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