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Ferry from Southampton to Cowes

The harbour of Cowes on the Isle of Wight with a Red Funnel ferry

Route map

Ferry connections Southampton - Cowes

Route at a glance

Operator Duration (hrs:min) Sailings per operating day Operating days
Red Funnel 1:00 19 393

Fares by vehicle

Foot passenger
€14
Car
€58
Bicycle
€27
Motorhome
€87

Lowest fare among bookable sailings, not a fixed price.

Season and frequency

Oct
19
Nov
14
Dec
14
Jan
14
Feb
14
Mar
14
Apr
19
May
19
Jun
19
Jul
19
Aug
19
Sep
19
Oct
19.5

Sailings per operating day

Peak seasonShoulder seasonLow season

Timetable

Date

Timetable

Ports and terminals

Southampton

Town port

Location
St Mary's, Southampton, England

Cowes

Town port

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.