Bus from Ryde to Shanklin
6 direct routes · 34–66 min · first bus 05:26, last bus 23:46 (weekdays); night service N3 runs 00:36–03:06.
Next buses to Shanklin as of 06:16
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ryde, 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 | ~40 min | 35 | Sat 34 · Sun 31 | 05:26 | 23:46 | St Johns Church (opposite) | Shanklin Bus Station (Bay D) | Beaper Farm, St Helens, Brading, Sandown & Lake |
| 2 | Southern Vectis | ~43 min | 23 | Sat 22 · Sun 17 | 05:47 | 18:13 | Park Road (near) | Shanklin Bus Station (Bay D) | Beaper Farm, St Helens, Brading, Sandown & Lake |
| 8 | Southern Vectis | ~66 min | 16 | Sat 16 · Sun 14 | 06:47 | 23:12 | St Johns Church (opposite) | Morrisons (opposite) | Seaview, St Helens, Bembridge, Yaverland, Sandown & Lake |
| N3 | Southern Vectis | ~24 min | 3 | Fridays only | 00:36 | 03:06 | St Johns Church (opposite) | Shanklin Bus Station (Bay D) | Beaper Farm, St Helens, Brading, Sandown & Lake |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 71, 72
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Southern Vectis | ~53 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:03 | 07:03 | St Johns Church (opposite) | Shanklin Bus Station (Bay D) | Seaview, St Helens, Bembridge, Yaverland, Sandown & Lake |
| 72 | Southern Vectis | ~34 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:11 | 07:11 | Park Road (near) | Shanklin Bus Station (Bay D) | Beaper Farm, St Helens, Brading, Sandown & Lake |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ryde 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, 2 bus, 8 bus, N3 bus, 71 bus or 72 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ryde to Shanklin?
6 routes run directly from Ryde to Shanklin: the 3 (Southern Vectis), the 2 (Southern Vectis), the 8 (Southern Vectis), the N3 (Southern Vectis), the 71 (Southern Vectis), the 72 (Southern Vectis). The most frequent is the 3, 35 times each weekday — board at St Johns Church (opposite) and get off at Shanklin Bus Station (Bay D), about 40 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ryde to Shanklin?
Between 34 minutes on the 72 and 66 on the 8, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Beaper Farm, St Helens, Brading, Sandown and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ryde to Shanklin?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:26 and the last around 23:46 — and night service N3 runs 00:36–03:06. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ryde to Shanklin?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.