Bus from St Johns (Isle of Man) to Castletown (Isle of Man)
2 direct routes · about 26 min · first bus 09:12, last bus 14:49 (weekdays).
Next buses to Castletown (Isle of Man) as of 13:32
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in St Johns, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8s | Bus Vannin | ~26 min | 3 | Sat 8 · Sun 4 | 09:12 | 13:12 | St Johns, opposite Tynwald Inn | Castletown, Railway Station, southbound | Lower Foxdale, Foxdale, Ballamodha, Ballasalla, Cross Four Ways & Ballasalla |
| 8 | Bus Vannin | ~26 min | 1 | weekdays only | 14:49 | 14:49 | St Johns, opposite Tynwald Inn | Castletown, Railway Station, southbound | Lower Foxdale, Foxdale, Ballamodha, Ballasalla, Cross Four Ways & Ballasalla |
Times are for the first boarding point in St Johns 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 8s bus or 8 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from St Johns to Castletown?
2 routes run directly from St Johns to Castletown: the 8s (Bus Vannin), the 8 (Bus Vannin). The most frequent is the 8s, 3 times each weekday — board at St Johns, opposite Tynwald Inn and get off at Castletown, Railway Station, southbound, about 26 minutes.
How long does the bus take from St Johns to Castletown?
Around 26 minutes on the 8s, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Lower Foxdale, Foxdale, Ballamodha, Ballasalla and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from St Johns to Castletown?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 09:12 and the last around 14:49. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from St Johns to Castletown?
Fares on this journey are set by Bus Vannin — the England fare cap doesn't apply on the Isle of Man. Check Bus Vannin's website for current fares and day tickets.