Bus from Bonchurch to Sandown (Isle of Wight)
4 direct routes · 18–29 min · first bus 06:04, last bus 23:47 (weekdays); night service N3 runs 01:09–03:34.
Next buses to Sandown (Isle of Wight) as of 11:10
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 | ~29 min | 35 | Sat 34 · Sun 31 | 06:04 | 23:47 | Chimney Steps (opposite) | The Heights (adjacent) | Shanklin & Lake |
| N3 | Southern Vectis | ~22 min | 3 | Fridays only | 01:09 | 03:34 | Chimney Steps (opposite) | The Heights (adjacent) | Shanklin & Lake |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 202, 71
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202 | Southern Vectis | ~18 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:11 | 16:11 | Chimney Steps (opposite) | The Heights (adjacent) | Shanklin & Lake |
| 71 | Southern Vectis | ~23 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:31 | 16:31 | Chimney Steps (opposite) | The Heights (adjacent) | Shanklin & Lake |
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, 202 bus or 71 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bonchurch to Sandown?
4 routes run directly from Bonchurch to Sandown: the 3 (Southern Vectis), the N3 (Southern Vectis), the 202 (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 The Heights (adjacent), about 29 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bonchurch to Sandown?
Between 18 minutes on the 202 and 29 on the 3, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Shanklin, Lake on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Bonchurch to Sandown?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:04 and the last around 23:47 — and night service N3 runs 01:09–03:34. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bonchurch to Sandown?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.