Bestival-goers are set to travel with ease before and after their weekend under canvas this year thanks to a bespoke shuttle bus service taking them right up to the festival gates.
Isle of Wight bus operator Southern Vectis will be a running shuttle buses from the ferry ports to the Bestival site on Thursday 8th September and Friday 9th September, before making return trips throughout the night on Sunday 11th September until the last person leaves the following Monday.
From Thursday and throughout the weekend until Monday a frequent shuttle will run from Newport (Church Litten) direct to and from Bestival running until 02:00 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.
Special Bestival shuttle stops are being installed at Newport, Ryde, Cowes, East Cowes and Yarmouth ports, so passengers will know exactly where to go.
Matt Kitchin, general manager of Southern Vectis has said:
“We have worked closely with festival organisers to offer safe, convenient and frequent transport to and from the arena so visitors can enjoy the event without having to worry how they’re going to travel the last leg of their trip.
“Our popular festival shuttle buses have been fine-tuned over the years, serving longer hours and with more vehicles, more space for luggage and easier accessibility.
“We’ve taken on board any ideas from customers on how to make this unique service even better. We’re bringing more drivers over to the Island, and there will be more staff to help customers load and unload.”
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For detailed Bestival bus shuttle timetable and fares information visit www.islandbuses.info.
