Bus from Newport (Isle of Wight) to Cowes
5 direct routes · 18–30 min · first bus 04:56, last bus 00:46 (weekdays); night services N1 and N5 run 01:06–03:41.
Next buses to Cowes as of 14:58
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Newport, 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 | ~18 min | 97 | Sat 94 · Sun 62 | 04:56 | 00:36 | Towngate (N-bound) | Park Gates (adjacent) | Northwood |
| 5 | Southern Vectis | ~18 min | 58 | Sat 55 · Sun 30 | 05:47 | 00:46 | Hillside (adjacent) | Well Road (SE-bound) | Binfield & East Cowes |
| N1 | Southern Vectis | ~12 min | 4 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 01:06 | 03:41 | Towngate (N-bound) | Rashleys (opposite) | Northwood |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 57, N5
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 | ~30 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:40 | 07:40 | Lugley Street (adjacent) | Rashleys (opposite) | Northwood |
| N5 | Southern Vectis | ~12 min | 1 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 03:07 | 03:07 | Hillside (adjacent) | Well Road (SE-bound) | Binfield & East Cowes |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 1 bus, 5 bus, N1 bus, 57 bus or N5 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Newport to Cowes?
5 routes run directly from Newport to Cowes: the 1 (Southern Vectis), the 5 (Southern Vectis), the N1 (Southern Vectis), the 57 (Southern Vectis), the N5 (Southern Vectis). The most frequent is the 1, 97 times each weekday — board at Towngate (N-bound) and get off at Park Gates (adjacent), about 18 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Newport to Cowes?
Between 18 minutes on the 1 and 30 on the 57, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Northwood on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Newport to Cowes?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:56 and the last around 00:46 — and night services N1 and N5 run 01:06–03:41. Check the route timetables 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.