Travelling on the Isle of Wight
Travel on the Isle of Wight
Southern Vectis, the Island's bus company, operates an Islandwide service all year and a
variety of coach tours and open top bus routes are available in summer.
Timetables are published twice annually for summer and winter seasons.
Island Line
operates a regular train service which connects with passenger
ferries at Ryde Pier Head and runs as far as Shanklin.
Bus and Train Rover Tickets for 1, 2 or 7 days are available.
Off the beaten track
Tour the country lanes and picturesque villages by vintage coaches of the 1930s-40s era.
Explore the Island's wild places with a llama trek or mini-bus guided tours
(day or half-day) with refreshments.
Enjoy country or woodland rides on horseback or by horse-drawn carriage or cycle.
Ask for a list of cycle hire companies or stables.
Experience special interest holidays, eg walking, painting, field studies, etc.
Further reading
Walks and Trails ranging from the 60 mile Coastal Path to short circular
strolls and town trails are available.
Maps for walkers:
Ordnance Survey Outdoor Leisure 29 Isle of Wight
2.5 inch : 1 mile / 4cm : 1km
Ordnance Survey Landranger 196 Solent and Isle of Wight
1.25 inch : 1 mile / 2cm : 1km
Byways and Bridleways by Mountain Bike
(4 leaflets): Isle of Wight Council
South East Wight
(grassland and wetland)
South Central Wight
(lane, farm and village)
West Wight
(forest, down and creek)
North East Wight
(wood, field and marsh)
A Cyclist's Guide to the Isle Of Wight - R. Crick.