Bus from Shanklin to Ventnor
5 direct routes · 16–32 min · first bus 05:52, last bus 00:11 (weekdays); night service N3 runs 01:00–03:30.
Next buses to Ventnor as of 09:45
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Shanklin, 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 | ~32 min | 36 | Sat 36 · Sun 33 | 05:52 | 00:11 | Shanklin Bus Station (Bay D) | Pitt Farm (opposite) | — |
| N3 | Southern Vectis | ~24 min | 3 | Fridays only | 01:00 | 03:30 | Shanklin Bus Station (Bay D) | Pitt Farm (opposite) | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 202, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202 | Southern Vectis | ~25 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:25 | 07:25 | Shanklin Bus Station (Bay D) | Pitt Farm (opposite) | — |
| 71 | Southern Vectis | ~16 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:56 | 07:56 | Shanklin Bus Station (Bay D) | St Albans Steps (near) | — |
| 72 | Southern Vectis | ~20 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:45 | 07:45 | Shanklin Bus Station (Bay D) | Island Free School (adj) | Whiteley Bank |
Times are for the first boarding point in Shanklin 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, 71 bus or 72 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Shanklin to Ventnor?
5 routes run directly from Shanklin to Ventnor: the 3 (Southern Vectis), the N3 (Southern Vectis), the 202 (Southern Vectis), the 71 (Southern Vectis), the 72 (Southern Vectis). The most frequent is the 3, 36 times each weekday — board at Shanklin Bus Station (Bay D) and get off at Pitt Farm (opposite), about 32 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Shanklin to Ventnor?
Between 16 minutes on the 71 and 32 on the 3, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Shanklin to Ventnor?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:52 and the last around 00:11 — and night service N3 runs 01:00–03:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Shanklin to Ventnor?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.