Bus from Bonchurch to Ryde
3 direct routes · about 58 min · first bus 06:04, last bus 23:47 (weekdays); night service N3 runs 01:09–02:24.
Next buses to Ryde as of 09:47
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Bonchurch, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Southern Vectis | ~58 min | 35 | Sat 34 · Sun 31 | 06:04 | 23:47 | Chimney Steps (opposite) | Union Street (N-bound) | Shanklin, Lake, Sandown, Brading, St Helens & Beaper Farm |
| N3 | Southern Vectis | ~41 min | 2 | Fridays only | 01:09 | 02:24 | Chimney Steps (opposite) | Union Street (N-bound) | Shanklin, Lake, Sandown, Brading, St Helens & Beaper Farm |
| 71 | Southern Vectis | ~61 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:31 | 16:31 | Chimney Steps (opposite) | St Johns Church (adjacent) | Shanklin, Lake, Sandown, Yaverland, Bembridge, St Helens & 1 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Bonchurch on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 3 bus, N3 bus or 71 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bonchurch to Ryde?
3 routes run directly from Bonchurch to Ryde: the 3 (Southern Vectis), the N3 (Southern Vectis), the 71 (Southern Vectis). The most frequent is the 3, 35 times each weekday — board at Chimney Steps (opposite) and get off at Union Street (N-bound), about 58 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bonchurch to Ryde?
Around 58 minutes on the 3, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Shanklin, Lake, Sandown, Brading and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Bonchurch to Ryde?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:04 and the last around 23:47 — and night service N3 runs 01:09–02:24. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bonchurch to Ryde?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.