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Ferry from Cowes to Southampton

There are usually 15 daily and 106 weekly sailings between Cowes and Southampton. This ferry route is operated by Red Funnel. Cowes Southampton ferries cost between £28 and £181, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Cowes Southampton ferries.

Cowes Southampton Ferry Times

The earliest Cowes Southampton ferry sailings typically depart Cowes at around 01:30. The last ferry usually departs at 22:30.

How long is the ferry from Cowes to Southampton?

Cowes Southampton Ferry sail durations on this ferry route can take around 1h 0m. The fastest sailings are approximately 1h 0m. Sailing times can vary, durations often differ between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Cowes Southampton Ferry Operator Schedules

There are an average of 15 daily sailings and up to 106 weekly ferry sailings from Cowes to Southampton. These sailings are provided by Red Funnel. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.

Cowes Southampton Ferry Prices

Cowes Southampton ferry prices typically range between £28* and £181*. The average price is typically £108*. The cheapest Cowes Southampton ferry prices start from £15*. The average price for a foot passenger is £39*. The average price for a car is £125*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.

How far is it from Cowes to Southampton?

The distance between Cowes to Southampton is approximately 12.4 miles (20.0km) or 10.8 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Cowes Southampton ferry?

Yes, Red Funnel allow cars on board ferries between Cowes and Southampton. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Cowes and Southampton.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Cowes to Southampton?

Yes, foot passengers can travel with Red Funnel between Cowes and Southampton.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Cowes to Southampton?

Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Cowes to Southampton.

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Isle of Wight to England page.
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Cowes - Southampton Route summary
Departure Country UK
Destination Country UK
No. of Operators 1
Operators Red Funnel
Average Price £108*
Average Daily Sailings 15
Average Weekly Sailings 106
Average Sailing Duration 1h 0m
First Ferry 01:30
Last Ferry 22:30
Distance 10 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.

Most popular questions

How long is the ferry from Cowes to Southampton?

The ferry crossing time from Cowes to Southampton is approximately 1h. Sailing durations may vary from season to season and by operator so we’d advise doing a live check.

How much is the ferry from Cowes to Southampton?

Cowes to Southampton ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Cowes to Southampton is £137. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Cowes to Southampton?

There is 1 ferry operator for Cowes to Southampton and this is
  • Red Funnel

How can I book ferry tickets from Cowes to Southampton?

Book ferries from Cowes to Southampton through our deal finder and check our offers page to view the latest ferry offers.

Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Cowes to Southampton?

Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger from Cowes to Southampton with
  • Red Funnel

Can you take your car on the ferry from Cowes to Southampton?

Yes, you can travel with a vehicle from Cowes to Southampton with
  • Red Funnel

Can you bring pets on the ferry from Cowes to Southampton?

No, pets are not permitted onboard the ferries.

How far is Southampton from Cowes?

The distance between Cowes to Southampton is approximately 10 nautical Miles.

East Cowes Guide

At the northern tip of the Isle of Wight, Cowes is inextricably associated with sailing craft: Henry VIII built a castle here to defend the Solent's expanding naval dockyards from the French and Spanish, and in the 1950s the world's first hovercraft made its test runs here. In 1820 the Prince Regent's patronage of the yacht club gave the port its cachet with the Royal Yacht Squadron , now one of the world's most exclusive sailing clubs, permitted to fly the St George's Ensign guaranteeing free entry to all foreign ports. Only its three hundred members and their guests are permitted within the hallowed precincts of the club house in the remains of Henry VIII's castle, and the club's landing stage is sacrosanct. The first week of August sees the international yachting festival known as Cowes Week , which visiting royalty turns into a high-society gala, although most summer weekends see some form of yachting or powerboat racing.


Southampton Guide

A glance at the map gives some idea of the strategic maritime importance of Southampton, which stands on a triangular peninsula formed at the place where the rivers Itchen and Test flow into Southampton Water, an eight-mile inlet from the Solent. Sure enough, Southampton has figured in numerous stirring events: it witnessed the exodus of Henry V's Agincourt-bound army, the Pilgrim Fathers' departure in the Mayflower in 1620 and the maiden voyages of such ships as the Queen Mary and the Titanic.
The Second World War hit Southampton particularly hard, because of its strategic importance as the major industrial area on the South Coast. Pockets of Georgian architecture remain, but much of the city was levelled. The accuracy of the locally-based Ordnance Survey's maps did not go unrecognised by the Luftwaffe: the German bomber pilots used them to bomb Southampton.


Cowes to Southampton Ferry Timetables

Ferry Timetables between 16/09/2024 and 22/09/2024


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Red Funnel 01:30 02:30 1 hour Everyday
Red Funnel 04:30 05:30 1 hour Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Red Funnel 06:30 07:30 1 hour Everyday
Red Funnel 07:30 08:30 1 hour Everyday
Red Funnel 08:30 09:30 1 hour Everyday
Red Funnel 09:30 10:30 1 hour Everyday
Red Funnel 10:30 11:30 1 hour Everyday
Red Funnel 11:30 12:30 1 hour Everyday
Red Funnel 12:30 13:30 1 hour Everyday
Red Funnel 13:30 14:30 1 hour Everyday
Red Funnel 14:30 15:30 1 hour Everyday
Red Funnel 15:30 16:30 1 hour Everyday
Red Funnel 16:30 17:30 1 hour Everyday
Red Funnel 17:30 18:30 1 hour Everyday
Red Funnel 18:30 19:30 1 hour Everyday
Red Funnel 19:30 20:30 1 hour Everyday
Red Funnel 20:30 21:30 1 hour Everyday
Red Funnel 21:30 22:30 1 hour Sat
Red Funnel 21:45 22:45 1 hour Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Red Funnel 22:30 23:30 1 hour Sat
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