Bus from Newport (Isle of Wight) to East Cowes
2 direct routes · about 18 min · first bus 05:47, last bus 00:46 (weekdays); night service N5 runs at 03:07.
Next buses to East Cowes as of 08:01
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Southern Vectis | ~18 min | 58 | Sat 55 · Sun 30 | 05:47 | 00:46 | Hillside (adjacent) | Well Road (SE-bound) | Binfield |
| N5 | Southern Vectis | ~12 min | 1 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 03:07 | 03:07 | Hillside (adjacent) | Well Road (SE-bound) | Binfield |
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 5 bus or N5 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Newport to East Cowes?
2 routes run directly from Newport to East Cowes: the 5 (Southern Vectis), the N5 (Southern Vectis). The most frequent is the 5, 58 times each weekday — board at Hillside (adjacent) and get off at Well Road (SE-bound), about 18 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Newport to East Cowes?
Around 18 minutes on the 5, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Binfield on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Newport to East Cowes?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:47 and the last around 00:46 — and night service N5 runs at 03:07. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newport to East Cowes?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.