Southampton Ferry
Southampton Ferry
Southampton ferry port connects England with the Isle of Wight. There are currently 260 weekly sailings operated by Red Funnel. 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.
Terminal 1 - Dock Gate 7, Town Quay Road, Southampton, SO14 2AR
Terminal 2 - 7 Town Quay, Southampton, SO14 2AQ
Southampton - East Cowes with Red Funnel
Southampton - West Cowes with Red Funnel
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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 37 daily and 260 weekly sailings from Southampton.
Southampton ferries sail to 2 ferry ports. These ferry ports include East Cowes & West Cowes.
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.
The fastest ferry from Southampton is to West Cowes, with a duration of around 28 minutes.
The Southampton ferry timetable varies depending on the route you take. Southampton ferry times can also change depending on the season and weather conditions.
Southampton to East Cowes ferry times:
First ferry: 03:00
Last ferry: 23:59
Southampton to West Cowes ferry times:
First ferry: 05:30
Last ferry: 22:30
Popular ferries from Southampton include:
Southampton to East Cowes
Southampton to East Cowes is the most popular route. The journey usually takes around 1 hour and costs £142.46 on average.
Southampton to West Cowes
Southampton to West Cowes is the second most popular route. It takes around 28 minutes and usually costs approximately £79.56.
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 Southampton to East Cowes ferry route costs around £142.46 on average, whereas the Southampton to West Cowes ferry route usually costs approximately £79.56.
There are currently no ferries from Southampton to France. If you're travelling to France, you can get a ferry from UK ports including Dover, Portsmouth, Plymouth, Poole and Newhaven. Use our Deal Finder to find the best ferry route to suit your plans.
Yes, you can take a car ferry from Southampton. For more information on routes and car ferry prices, check out our Deal Finder.
Car operators: Red Funnel
Yes, foot passengers are allowed on ferries from Southampton.
Foot operators: Red Funnel
Unfortunately, you cannot take your pet on ferries from Southampton. However, there are plenty of alternative ferry routes that do allow you to take your furry friend with you.
Unfortunately, cabins are not available on ferries from Southampton.
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.
The ferry terminal is open 24/7 and is accessible to foot passengers as well as vehicles. It has many facilities (a coffee shop with hot & cold food, a comfortable waiting area, toilets, free WiFi – and is supported by a vast range of transport links. There are multiple parkings available, with easy access for buses and taxis. Red funnel ferries terminal is accessible to all and offers facilities adapted to wheelchairs. Assistance can be available upon request.
Southampton Ferry Terminal is located at Terminal 1, Dock Gate 7, Town Quay Road, Southampton, SO14 2AR.
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