Bus route 24: Shanklin, Lake, Sandown and Yaverland, and the campsites on it
Route 24 is a community bus run by the Community Bus Partnership of Southern Vectis and local volunteers. It loops from Shanklin bus station through Lake, the Perowne Way estate and Sandown to Yaverland, then back the same way.
It runs on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays only, with four trips in the late morning and around midday. It serves streets the main buses miss, which makes it handy for the parks on the Lake side of Sandown. For anything after lunch, use routes 2, 3 or 8.
Holiday park · Sandown · a couple of minutes' walk to the stop
Fairway Holiday Park
Stop: Perowne Way, Shops · Perowne Way stop by the shops, about 150m from the park on The Fairway.
Static caravans
- Pool
Prices on request
ViewHoliday park · Shanklin · 5 min walk to the stop
Landguard Holiday Park
Stop: Landguard Manor · Shanklin Landguard Holiday Park stop is two stops out of Shanklin bus station, about 250m from the park.
Tents, caravans, motorhomes, static caravans, lodges
- Dogs welcome
- Pool
- Near beach
from £16/night
View
Holiday park · Shanklin · 10 min walk to the stop
Lower Hyde Holiday Park
Stop: Shanklin, Bus Station · Start or finish at Shanklin bus station, about 450m in a straight line from the park on Landguard Road.
Tents, caravans, motorhomes, static caravans, lodges
- Dogs welcome
- Pool
- Near beach
- Glamping
from £16/night
ViewNo campsites match all of those.
How often it runs
The current timetable began on 24 May 2026, and Southern Vectis made no changes for winter from 27 September 2026. The first trip starts at Lake Morrisons at 10:00. Further trips leave Shanklin bus station at 11:00, 12:05 and 13:10. A round trip to Yaverland and back to Shanklin takes just under an hour.
The 13:10 is the last of the day and finishes at Sandown High Street at 13:39. There is no service on Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays or public holidays. Since May 2026 buses towards Yaverland follow the route 2, 3 and 8 roads between Melville Street and Sandown Library. The Pier Street and New Street stops are served only towards Shanklin.
Campsites you can reach
Fairway Holiday Park is the site this route serves best, with a stop by the Perowne Way shops. Landguard and Lower Hyde are near the Shanklin end, where routes 2 and 3 run all day.
Tickets
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.
Luggage, dogs and bikes
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.
Where it connects
Towards Shanklin the bus stops at Sandown railway station on Perowne Way, for Island Line trains to Ryde Pier Head and the ferry. It also passes Wildheart Animal Sanctuary at Yaverland.
Questions people ask
What days does the 24 bus run?
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays only, except public holidays. There are four trips between about 10:00 and 13:40, on the timetable from 24 May 2026.
Does route 24 go to Yaverland?
Yes. Every trip loops round Yaverland, including Redcliff Close and Culver Way, and passes Wildheart Animal Sanctuary.
Who runs the 24 bus?
The Community Bus Partnership, a joint venture between Southern Vectis and a group of volunteers.
Which campsites can you reach on route 24?
4 campsites are within a short walk of a stop: Fort Holiday Park, Fairway Holiday Park, Landguard Holiday Park and Lower Hyde Holiday Park.