East Cowes Southampton Ferry

The East Cowes Southampton ferry route connects Isle of Wight with England. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Red Funnel. The crossing operates up to 17 times each day with sailing durations from around 1 hour.

East Cowes Southampton sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.

East Cowes to Southampton Ferry Alternatives

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Isle of Wight to England page.

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How long is the ferry from Cowes to Southampton?

The typical crossing time for ferries from Cowes to Southampton is approximately 1h. However, please keep in mind that sailing duration might change depending on what season you choose to travel.

How much is the ferry from Cowes to Southampton?

The average price of a ferry from Cowes to Southampton is approximately 160 €. However, please remember that the price of a ferry from Cowes to Southampton can differ depending on the season. 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?

Ferries from Cowes to Southampton are available for booking through our deal finder. Please also visit our offers page to stay updated with all the latest ferry offers on this route.

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

Yes, you can currently travel as a foot passenger onboard the ferries 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 the following operators

Red Funnel

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

Unfortunately, pets are not permitted onboard this ferry service so please look for alternative routes which accommodate pets.

How far is Southampton from Cowes?

Cowes to Southampton is approximately 10 nautical miles distance apart.

East Cowes Guide

East Cowes Ferry Port

Famed for its world famous yachting scene, Cowes Port has become a globally acknowledged centre of boat-building. Found on the northern coast of the Isle of Wight, Cowes Port is one of the smaller towns of the island, though possibly the most widely recognised due to its hugely popular yachting and royal connections. Also known as the ‘Floating Bridge’, Cowes Chain Ferry carries foot passengers and vehicles on the short crossing to East Cowes, across the narrow mouth of the fast flowing River Medina. The ferry route runs frequently throughout the day, beginning very early in the morning and running till late in the evening. The harbour has created several jobs around the town, contributing in excess of £25 million worth of revenue to the local economy.

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

Timetables between 2024-12-23 and 2024-12-29

Operator	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Sailing Days
Red Funnel	01:30	02:30	1 hour	Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun
Red Funnel	04:30	05:30	1 hour	Tue, Wed, Sun
Red Funnel	06:00	07:00	1 hour	Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun
Red Funnel	07:30	08:30	1 hour	Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun
Red Funnel	09:00	10:00	1 hour	Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
Red Funnel	10:30	11:30	1 hour	Everyday
Red Funnel	12:00	13:00	1 hour	Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
Red Funnel	13:30	14:30	1 hour	Everyday
Red Funnel	15:00	16:00	1 hour	Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
Red Funnel	16:30	17:30	1 hour	Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
Red Funnel	18:00	19:00	1 hour	Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
Red Funnel	19:30	20:30	1 hour	Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
Red Funnel	21:00	22:00	1 hour	Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun
Red Funnel	22:30	23:30	1 hour	Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun