Bus from St Helens (Isle of Wight) to Ryde
8 direct routes · 10–25 min · first bus 06:30, last bus 00:18 (weekdays); night service N3 runs 01:41–02:56.
Next buses to Ryde as of 09:28
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in St Helens, 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 | ~14 min | 35 | Sat 34 · Sun 31 | 06:38 | 00:18 | Rowborough Corner (N-bound) | Union Street (N-bound) | Beaper Farm |
| 2 | Southern Vectis | ~15 min | 25 | Sat 24 · Sun 19 | 07:13 | 19:18 | Rowborough Corner (N-bound) | Union Street (N-bound) | Beaper Farm |
| 8 | Southern Vectis | ~25 min | 18 | Sat 17 · Sun 14 | 06:30 | 23:37 | The Vine (outside) | Union Street (N-bound) | Seaview |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · N3, 211, 71, 59, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N3 | Southern Vectis | ~9 min | 2 | Fridays only | 01:41 | 02:56 | Rowborough Corner (N-bound) | Union Street (N-bound) | Brading & Beaper Farm |
| 211 | Southern Vectis | ~20 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:45 | 07:45 | The Vine (outside) | St Johns Road Station (adjacent) | Seaview |
| 71 | Southern Vectis | ~10 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:22 | 17:22 | The Vine (outside) | St Johns Church (adjacent) | Seaview |
| 59 | Southern Vectis | ~20 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:19 | 07:19 | The Vine (outside) | Cross Street (W-bound) | Seaview |
| 72 | Southern Vectis | ~10 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:09 | 17:09 | Rowborough Corner (N-bound) | St Johns Road Station (adjacent) | Brading & Beaper Farm |
Times are for the first boarding point in St Helens 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, 211 bus, 71 bus, 59 bus or 72 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from St Helens to Ryde?
8 routes run directly from St Helens to Ryde: the 3 (Southern Vectis), the 2 (Southern Vectis), the 8 (Southern Vectis), the N3 (Southern Vectis), the 211 (Southern Vectis), the 71 (Southern Vectis), the 59 (Southern Vectis), the 72 (Southern Vectis). The most frequent is the 3, 35 times each weekday — board at Rowborough Corner (N-bound) and get off at Union Street (N-bound), about 14 minutes.
How long does the bus take from St Helens to Ryde?
Between 10 minutes on the 71 and 25 on the 8, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Beaper Farm on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from St Helens to Ryde?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:30 and the last around 00:18 — and night service N3 runs 01:41–02:56. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from St Helens to Ryde?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.