Route 22 is a small community bus around Shanklin, run by the Community Bus Partnership of Southern Vectis and local volunteers. It runs only on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and only in the late morning and early afternoon.
One bus a day comes in from Langbridge and Newchurch through Winford, Apse Heath and Lake to Shanklin, and one goes back. In between, short loops run from Shanklin bus station to Sibden Hill, the Esplanade and Lake. It is handy for a shopping trip or the beach, not for daily travel. For that, use the main routes listed below.
Glamping site · Newchurch · a couple of minutes' walk to the stop
Stop: Newchurch, Pointer Inn · Newchurch Pointer Inn stop, about 200m away. Only the 09:55 and 13:10 journeys come here.
Shepherd's huts
from £70.14/night
ViewTouring park · Newchurch · a couple of minutes' walk to the stop
Stop: Two Firs · Winford stop by Southland Park, about 100m from the gate on Winford Road. Only one bus each way, three days a week.
Caravan and Motorhome Club site, open to non-members
Tents, caravans, motorhomes, safari tents
from £39/night
ViewFarm campsite · Alverstone · 5 min walk to the stop
Stop: Winford, Hairpin Bend
Tents, caravans, motorhomes
Prices on request
ViewTouring park · Apse Heath · 5 min walk to the stop
Stop: Cheverton Shute · Apse Heath Cheverton Shute stop, about 250m from the farm entrance on the Newport Road. Route 8 uses the same stop more often.
Tents, caravans, motorhomes, pods, static caravans
from £13/night
ViewCampsite · Apse Heath · a couple of minutes' walk to the stop
Stop: Cheverton Shute
Tents, caravans, motorhomes
Prices on request
ViewHoliday park · Lake · 10 min walk to the stop
Stop: Airport Approach · Merrie Gardens stop opposite Sandown Airport, about 500m in a straight line from the park off Scotchells Brook Lane.
Static caravans
from £85/night
ViewHoliday park · Shanklin · 5 min walk to the stop
Stop: Landguard Manor · The Shanklin Landguard Holiday Park stop on the Lake loop is about 250m from the park on Landguard Manor Road.
Tents, caravans, motorhomes, static caravans, lodges
from £16/night
ViewHoliday park · Shanklin · a couple of minutes' walk to the stop
Stop: Carter Avenue · Sibden Hill Carter Avenue stop on the Sibden Hill loop, about 200m from the park on Landguard Road.
Tents, caravans, motorhomes, static caravans, lodges
from £16/night
ViewNo campsites match all of those.
There are no changes to route 22 in the timetable from 27 September 2026, and it ran the same way in summer 2026. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays the only bus from Newchurch leaves Langbridge at 09:55 and reaches Shanklin at 10:19. The only return leaves Shanklin at 13:10 and reaches Langbridge at 13:26.
Loops to Sibden Hill leave Shanklin at 10:20, 11:20 and 12:20. Loops along the Esplanade leave at 10:32, 11:32 and 12:47. There is no service on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays or public holidays.
The Newchurch end passes Southland and the Willow Shepherd's Hut, but with one bus each way three days a week you cannot rely on it. Old Barn and Cheverton Copse are also on route 8, which runs far more often. Landguard and Lower Hyde are in walking distance of Shanklin.
Single fares are capped at £3 under the Government scheme, which was still running in October 2026. A 24 Hour Rover costs £11.40 on the app or £11.70 on paper for an adult (October 2026). Contactless tap on, tap off charges no more than the best daily fare.
Up to two dogs normally travel free, off the seats. Luggage is carried where it is safe. Folding bikes go in the luggage area if there is room. Electric bikes and scooters are not allowed.
The Esplanade loop calls at Shanklin railway station for Island Line trains to Ryde Pier Head and the ferry. At Shanklin bus station you can change for routes 2 and 3.
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays only, except public holidays, from about 10:00 to 13:30. It is a community bus run by Southern Vectis with local volunteers.
Yes, but only once each way on the days it runs. It leaves Langbridge at 09:55 for Shanklin and comes back from Shanklin at 13:10.
Yes. Loops leave Shanklin bus station at 10:32, 11:32 and 12:47 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, via the railway station and along the Esplanade.
9 campsites are within a short walk of a stop: Willow Shepherd's Hut, Southland Club Campsite, Queen Bower Dairy Caravan Park, The Old Barn Holiday Park, Village Way Caravan and Camping Park, Willow Brook Camping, Cheverton Copse Holiday Park and Landguard Holiday Park.
