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Ferry from Southampton to Cowes

Route map

Ferry connections Southampton - Cowes

Route at a glance

OperatorDuration (hrs:min)Sailings per operating dayOperating days
Red Funnel1:0019366

Fares by vehicle

Foot passenger
€11
Car
€58
Motorcycle
€25
Bicycle
€11
Motorhome
€58
Minibus
€86

Lowest fare among bookable sailings, not a fixed price.

Season and frequency

Aug
19
Sep
19
Oct
19
Nov
14
Dec
14
Jan
14
Feb
14
Mar
14
Apr
19
May
19
Jun
19
Jul
19
Aug
19

Sailings per operating day

Peak seasonShoulder seasonLow season

Timetable

Date

Timetable →

Ports and terminals

Southampton

Town port

Terminals
Terminal 1, Dock Gate 7, Town Quay Road, SO14 2AR (Autofaehre East Cowes) und Terminal 2, Town Quay, SO14 2AQ (Red Jet, West Cowes)
Location
St Mary's, Southampton, England

Cowes

Town port

Terminals
East Cowes: Trinity Road, PO32 6RF (Navi fuer Fahrzeug-Check-in PO32 6RA); West Cowes: PO31 7AR (Red Jet)
Location
East Cowes, Isle of Wight, England

Frequently asked questions about the Southampton - Cowes ferry

Crossing time

How long does the ferry from Southampton to Cowes take?+
The crossing from Southampton to Cowes takes 1 hour on average.

Timetable

How often does the ferry from Southampton to Cowes run?+
The ferry from Southampton to Cowes runs daily, with up to 19 departures a day. The exact departure times are in the timetable on this page.

Operator

Which ferry company sails from Southampton to Cowes?+
Red Funnel serves the Southampton - Cowes route.

Vehicles

Can I take a vehicle on the Southampton - Cowes ferry?+
Yes. The timetable lists prices for cars, motorcycles, bicycles, campervans and minibuses. The starting prices for each vehicle class are shown on this page and apply to the next bookable departures.

Season

Does the Southampton - Cowes ferry run all year round?+
Yes, departures are scheduled for all twelve months. How frequent they are differs between high and low season.