Southampton Ferry

Southampton Ferry
 

Southampton Ferry

Southampton ferry port is located in England serving destinations including East Cowes & West Cowes. There are currently 253 weekly sailings operated by 1 ferry company; Red Funnel. Popular ferry routes include Southampton to East Cowes with a duration of around 1 hour. Bear in mind that sailing information can vary depending on the time of year. We recommend using our Deal Finder to see live sailing times, availability and prices for Southampton ferries.

Port Address

Terminal 1 - Dock Gate 7, Town Quay Road, Southampton, SO14 2AR

Terminal 2 - 7 Town Quay, Southampton, SO14 2AQ

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Southampton Ferry

Is there a ferry from Southampton?

Yes, you can get a ferry from Southampton to 2 ferry ports. Ferries from Southampton are operated by 1 ferry company; Red Funnel. There are currently 36 daily and 253 weekly sailings from Southampton.


Sailing information: routes, durations and timetables

Where do ferries from Southampton go to?

Southampton ferries sail to Isle of Wight. You can get ferries from Southampton to 2 ferry ports. These ferry ports include East Cowes & West Cowes.

How long is the ferry from Southampton?

The duration of the Southampton ferry depends which route you take. Ferries from Southampton range between 28 minutes and 1 hour. Bear in mind that Southampton ferry times can change from season to season so it's best to check the latest Southampton ferry timetable before you book.

What is the fastest ferry from Southampton?

The fastest ferry is Southampton to West Cowes with an average duration of 28 minutes. There are currently 20 daily and 140 weekly sailings on this ferry route.

What is the longest ferry from Southampton?

The slowest ferry is Southampton to East Cowes with an average duration of 1 hour and 16 daily and 113 weekly sailings.

Popular Southampton ferry routes

Popular ferries from Southampton include:

Southampton to East Cowes

Southampton to East Cowes is the most popular route with 16 daily and 113 weekly sailings. The journey usually takes around 1 hour and costs £50.35 on average.

Southampton to West Cowes

Southampton to West Cowes is the second most popular route. There are currently 20 daily and 140 weekly sailings on this route. The Southampton to West Cowes ferry costs £21.03 on average and takes approximately 28 minutes.


Southampton ferry prices

How much do ferries from Southampton cost?

Southampton ferry prices vary depending on various factors. The route, season, operator and type of ship you sail on can all affect the Southampton ferry cost. Prices are usually cheaper for foot passengers and outside of the peak summer months.

The most popular ferry, Southampton to East Cowes costs £50.35 on average. The cheapest ferry route is Southampton to West Cowes with an average price of £21.03. The most expensive ferry is the Southampton to East Cowes ferry with an average price of £50.35.


Southampton ferries with vehicles and pets

Is there a car ferry from Southampton?

Yes, you can take a car ferry from Southampton. Car operators include Red Funnel. For more information on routes and car ferry prices, check out our Deal Finder.

Are foot passengers allowed on ferries from Southampton?

Yes, foot passengers are allowed on ferries from Southampton with operators including Red Funnel.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Southampton?

Unfortunately, you cannot take your pet on ferries from Southampton.

Can I book a cabin on ferries from Southampton?

Unfortunately, cabins are not available on ferries from Southampton.


Booking ferry tickets from Southampton

How to book Southampton ferry tickets

You can book Southampton ferry tickets online at Direct Ferries. Just use our Deal Finder to see live pricing and availability. We recommend booking your Southampton ferry tickets in advance to get them at the best possible price. You can also check out our Special Offers page to see if there are any discounts on your desired route.

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