Bus from Carisbrooke to Freshwater
5 direct routes · 30–40 min · first bus 06:50, last bus 23:28 (weekdays).
Next buses to Freshwater as of 08:59
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Carisbrooke, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Southern Vectis | ~39 min | 30 | Sat 30 · Sun 23 | 06:50 | 23:28 | Cedar Hill (adjacent) | School Green Road (W-bound) | Porchfield, Lower Watchingwell, Calbourne, Shalfleet, Ningwood, Cranmore & 1 more |
| 12 | Southern Vectis | ~40 min | 8 | Sat 7 · Sun 5 | 08:33 | 23:13 | Cedar Hill (adjacent) | School Green Road (W-bound) | Clatterford, Bowcombe, Shorwell, Limerstone, Brighstone & Brook |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 206, 203, 204
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 206 | Southern Vectis | ~32 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:27 | 15:27 | Cedar Hill (adjacent) | St Agnes Church (adjacent) | Calbourne, Newbridge, Ningwood, Shalfleet, Wellow & Yarmouth |
| 203 | Southern Vectis | ~33 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:32 | 15:32 | Cedar Hill (adjacent) | School Green Road (E-bound) | Porchfield, Lower Watchingwell, Calbourne, Shalfleet, Ningwood, Cranmore & 1 more |
| 204 | Southern Vectis | ~30 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:32 | 15:32 | Cedar Hill (adjacent) | Monks Lane (opp) | Porchfield, Lower Watchingwell, Calbourne, Shalfleet, Ningwood, Cranmore & 1 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Carisbrooke 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 7 bus, 12 bus, 206 bus, 203 bus or 204 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Carisbrooke to Freshwater?
5 routes run directly from Carisbrooke to Freshwater: the 7 (Southern Vectis), the 12 (Southern Vectis), the 206 (Southern Vectis), the 203 (Southern Vectis), the 204 (Southern Vectis). The most frequent is the 7, 30 times each weekday — board at Cedar Hill (adjacent) and get off at School Green Road (W-bound), about 39 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Carisbrooke to Freshwater?
Between 30 minutes on the 204 and 40 on the 12, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Porchfield, Lower Watchingwell, Calbourne, Shalfleet and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Carisbrooke to Freshwater?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:50 and the last around 23:28. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Carisbrooke to Freshwater?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.