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Ferry from Southampton to East Cowes

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

Route map

Ferry connections Southampton - East Cowes

Route at a glance

Operator Duration (hrs:min) Sailings per operating day Operating days
Red Funnel 0:28 21 392

Fares by vehicle

Foot passenger
€24

Lowest fare among bookable sailings, not a fixed price.

Season and frequency

Oct
21
Nov
15
Dec
21
Jan
15
Feb
21
Mar
21
Apr
21
May
21
Jun
21
Jul
21
Aug
21
Sep
21
Oct
22.5

Sailings per operating day

Peak seasonShoulder seasonLow season

Timetable

Date

Timetable

Ports and terminals

Southampton

Town port

Location
St Mary's, Southampton, England

East Cowes

Town port

Location
Osborne, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, England

Frequently asked questions about the Southampton - East Cowes ferry

Crossing time

How long does the ferry from Southampton to East Cowes take? +
The crossing from Southampton to East Cowes takes 28 minutes on average.

Timetable

How often does the ferry from Southampton to East Cowes run? +
The ferry from Southampton to East Cowes runs daily, with up to 21 departures a day. The exact departure times are in the timetable on this page.

Operator

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

Season

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