How to get around during your stay with us

  • Southern Vectis logo with slogan 'the island's buses'

    Catch a Bus

    No. 1 Bus from Marks and Spencer in Cowes to Newport bus station (you can catch this from the top of Tuttons Hill at roundhouse 5 mins walk) see website for journey details .

    Tickets can be bought on the bus, passes can be purchased in advance or you can pay as you go and tap in and out on the bus using a contactless debit or credit card.

    And don’t forget the open toped Downs and Needles Breezer buses

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    Taxis

    Cowes Taxis 01983 294444

    Or find us on the Terminus Road taxi rank outside Marks and Spencer in Cowes.

    TJ Taxi Services 01983 520274

    tjtaxiservices@btinternet.com

  • Three people riding electric scooters by the ocean, wearing helmets, enjoying a sunny day.

    E Scooter and E Bike hire

    Voi E scooter & bike hire in Isle of Wight

    What better way to explore the Isle of Wight’s breathtaking scenery, hidden gems and quaint towns than on a E scooter or bike. You’ll find them in Cowes, East Cowes, Newport, Ryde, Sandown and Shanklin.

  • A small ferry carrying vehicles across a body of water with buildings in the background.

    Floating bridge

    Chain ferry linking Cowes to east cowes for both foot passengers and cars.

    visit their website for charges and service status and view their webcam.

  • Person cycling on a beach at low tide during sunset

    Bike Hire

    The isle of wight is one of the best places in the UK to cycle, so why not hire a bike whilst you are here, there are loads of places but we like wight cycle hire

  • Hiker with backpack walking on rocky terrain at sunrise

    Walking on the Isle of Wight

    When the sun is shining on a warm, long summer’s day, it can feel like you want to keep walking forever. Hiking high on the downs with panoramic views of a sparkling blue sea, or strolling around the creeks and meadows at Newtown as the sun sets, is an uplifting experience