Campsite · Fishbourne · 5 min walk to the stop
The Woodland Retreat
Stop: Kite Hill · Kite Hill stop on the main Ryde to Wootton road, then about 230m down Ashlake Copse Lane, 3 minutes.
Tents
- No dogs
- Campfires
Prices on request
ViewBus route 4: Ryde to Binstead, Wootton, Osborne House and East Cowes, and the campsites on it
Route 4 crosses the north of the Island from Ryde to East Cowes. It runs west through Binstead and past Quarr Abbey to Wootton Bridge, then over to Whippingham, Osborne House and East Cowes, finishing by Waitrose, a short walk from the Red Funnel terminal.
It is an hourly route, seven days a week, and the same timetable runs all year: Southern Vectis made no changes to it for summer 2026 or for the winter timetable from 27 September 2026. For campers it links the woodland and farm sites around Wootton and Fishbourne with both Ryde and the Southampton ferry.
Farm campsite · Wootton Bridge · 10 min walk to the stop
Kite Hill Farm Caravan & Camping Park
Stop: Kite Hill · Kite Hill stop, then about 550m along Firestone Copse Road, 7 minutes. The farm describes buses running from near its entrance.
Tents, caravans, motorhomes
- Dogs welcome
from £22/night
ViewPop-up campsite · Wootton Bridge · 10 min walk to the stop
Oakdene Orchard
Stop: Lushington Garage · Lushington Garage stop, then about 770m via Station Road and Packsfield Lane, around 11 minutes.
Tents
- Dogs welcome
- Campfires
Prices on request
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Glamping site · Wootton Bridge · 10 min walk to the stop
Into the Woods
Stop: Lushington Garage · Lushington Garage stop, then about 700m along Palmers Road and Brocks Copse Road, around 10 minutes.
Treehouses, shepherd's huts
- Some dogs
- Campfires
- Glamping
from £78.57/night
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Holiday park · East Cowes · 5 min walk to the stop
Waverley Park Holiday Centre
Stop: East Cowes, Waitrose · From the East Cowes Waitrose terminus it is about 650m on foot through the town to Old Road, around 9 minutes.
Tents, caravans, motorhomes, static caravans
- Dogs welcome
- Pool
from £13/night
ViewNo campsites match all of those.
How often it runs
Monday to Friday the first bus leaves Ryde at 06:35, and on Saturdays at 07:50. Buses then run hourly, with the last direct bus from Ryde at 22:09 and from East Cowes at 22:35. On Sundays and public holidays the first bus leaves Ryde at 08:59 and East Cowes at 09:25, then hourly into the evening.
The whole trip takes about 25 minutes. From 7 to 28 October 2026 York Avenue in East Cowes is closed and buses divert, missing the stops between Osborne House and Waitrose.
Tickets
An adult single is £3 under the government fare cap. An adult 24-hour Rover is £11.70 on paper or £11.40 in the app (fares from 30 August 2026). With tap on, tap off on a contactless card, the system charges the best daily fare for all your trips.
Campsites you can reach
Kite Hill, just east of Wootton Bridge, is the stop for The Woodland Retreat, about 230m down Ashlake Copse Lane, and for Kite Hill Farm, about 550m along Firestone Copse Road.
From Lushington Garage at the top of Wootton, Into the Woods and Oakdene Orchard are each 10 to 12 minutes on foot. At the far end, Waverley Park is about 650m from the Waitrose stop through East Cowes.
Luggage, dogs and bikes
Southern Vectis carries luggage at the driver's discretion and may refuse very large items. Dogs ride free at the driver's discretion, normally two at most, and never on seats. Bikes need the driver's say-so; a folding bike bagged in the luggage area is usually accepted. E-bikes and e-scooters are banned.
Where it connects
In Ryde the bus starts at the Transport Interchange beside the hovercraft and Ryde Esplanade station. East Cowes Waitrose is about 175m from Red Funnel's Southampton car ferry and near the floating bridge to Cowes. For Wightlink at Fishbourne, the Fishbourne Lane stop is about 1km from the terminal. See campsites near the ferry and campsites near Osborne House.
Questions people ask
How often does the number 4 bus run on the Isle of Wight?
Hourly, seven days a week, between Ryde and East Cowes via Binstead, Wootton, Whippingham and Osborne House. The same timetable ran in summer 2026 and continues on the winter timetable from 27 September 2026.
Does the route 4 bus stop at Osborne House?
Yes. There is an Osborne House stop on route 4, about five minutes before East Cowes. Route 5 from Newport also stops there.
Can I get the bus from the Red Funnel ferry at East Cowes to Ryde?
Yes. Route 4 starts from the East Cowes Waitrose stop, about 175m from the Red Funnel terminal, and runs hourly to Ryde. The last direct bus leaves at 22:35.
Which campsites are on the route 4 bus?
The Woodland Retreat at Fishbourne and Kite Hill Farm near Wootton Bridge from the Kite Hill stop, Into the Woods and Oakdene Orchard from Lushington Garage in Wootton, and Waverley Park from the East Cowes terminus.
Which campsites can you reach on route 4?
5 campsites are within a short walk of a stop: The Woodland Retreat, Kite Hill Farm Caravan & Camping Park, Oakdene Orchard, Into the Woods and Waverley Park Holiday Centre.