Bus from Cowes to Northwood (Isle of Wight)
5 direct routes · 6–24 min · first bus 05:10, last bus 00:52 (weekdays); night service N1 runs 01:22–03:57.
Next buses to Northwood (Isle of Wight) as of 09:00
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Cowes, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern Vectis | ~8 min | 97 | Sat 94 · Sun 62 | 05:10 | 00:52 | Park Gates (opposite) | Horseshoe Inn (opposite) | — |
| 32 | Southern Vectis | ~24 min | 5 | Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays only | 10:21 | 13:01 | Park Gates (opposite) | Horseshoe Inn (adjacent) | Gurnard, Rew Street, Hillisgate & Pallance Road |
| N1 | Southern Vectis | ~7 min | 4 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 01:22 | 03:57 | Park Gates (opposite) | Horseshoe Inn (opposite) | — |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 57, 51
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | Southern Vectis | ~6 min | 1 | weekdays only | 14:56 | 14:56 | Parklands Avenue (opposite) | Horseshoe Inn (opposite) | — |
| 51 | Southern Vectis | ~6 min | 1 | weekdays only | 14:58 | 14:58 | Parklands Avenue (opposite) | Horseshoe Inn (opposite) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Cowes 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 1 bus, 32 bus, N1 bus, 57 bus or 51 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cowes to Northwood?
5 routes run directly from Cowes to Northwood: the 1 (Southern Vectis), the 32 (Southern Vectis), the N1 (Southern Vectis), the 57 (Southern Vectis), the 51 (Southern Vectis). The most frequent is the 1, 97 times each weekday — board at Park Gates (opposite) and get off at Horseshoe Inn (opposite), about 8 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cowes to Northwood?
Between 6 minutes on the 57 and 24 on the 32, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Cowes to Northwood?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:10 and the last around 00:52 — and night service N1 runs 01:22–03:57. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cowes to Northwood?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.