Bus from Rookley to Bonchurch
4 direct routes · 26–33 min · first bus 05:39, last bus 23:20 (weekdays); night service N3 runs 00:45–03:10.
Next buses to Bonchurch as of 07:18
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Rookley, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Southern Vectis | ~33 min | 35 | Sat 34 · Sun 31 | 05:39 | 23:20 | The Lakes (adjacent) | Chimney Steps (opposite) | Rookley Green, Godshill, Sandford & Whiteley Bank |
| N3 | Southern Vectis | ~24 min | 3 | Fridays only | 00:45 | 03:10 | The Lakes (adjacent) | Chimney Steps (opposite) | Rookley Green, Godshill, Sandford & Whiteley Bank |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 202, 63
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202 | Southern Vectis | ~29 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:42 | 15:42 | The Lakes (adjacent) | Chimney Steps (opposite) | Rookley Green, Godshill, Sandford & Whiteley Bank |
| 63 | Southern Vectis | ~26 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:55 | 15:55 | The Lakes (adjacent) | Trinity Church (opposite) | Rookley Green, Godshill, Sandford & Whiteley Bank |
Times are for the first boarding point in Rookley 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 3 bus, N3 bus, 202 bus or 63 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Rookley to Bonchurch?
4 routes run directly from Rookley to Bonchurch: the 3 (Southern Vectis), the N3 (Southern Vectis), the 202 (Southern Vectis), the 63 (Southern Vectis). The most frequent is the 3, 35 times each weekday — board at The Lakes (adjacent) and get off at Chimney Steps (opposite), about 33 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Rookley to Bonchurch?
Between 26 minutes on the 63 and 33 on the 3, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Rookley Green, Godshill, Sandford, Whiteley Bank on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Rookley to Bonchurch?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:39 and the last around 23:20 — and night service N3 runs 00:45–03:10. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Rookley to Bonchurch?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.