🚌 Bus from Newport to Cowes
4 direct routes · about 20 min · first bus 05:45, last bus 00:45 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Southern Vectis | ~20 min | 88 | 05:45 | 00:45 | Bus Station (Stand D) |
| 1 | Southern Vectis | ~14 min | 75 | 05:40 | 22:45 | Bus Station (Stand A) |
| N1 | Southern Vectis | ~11 min | 4 | 01:05 | 03:40 | Bus Station (Stand A) |
| N5 | Southern Vectis | ~14 min | 1 | 03:05 | 03:05 | Bus Station (Stand D) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Newport on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Newport to Cowes?
4 routes run directly from Newport to Cowes: the 5 (Southern Vectis), the 1 (Southern Vectis), the N1 (Southern Vectis), the N5 (Southern Vectis).
How long does the bus take from Newport to Cowes?
Around 20 minutes on the 5, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Newport to Cowes?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 5) leaves around 05:45 and the last around 00:45. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newport to Cowes?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.