Book a Southampton Ferry

Book a Southampton Ferry

Southampton Ferry

Southampton ferry port in England offers ferry crossings to East Cowes & West Cowes. With a selection of up to 260 sailings weekly, the port of Southampton connects England with Isle of Wight.

Sailing duration ranges from 1 hour hours on the East Cowes service to 28 minutes on the West Cowes service.

Although there is a brief summary on this page, as sailing information can vary based on time of year we’d advise you to get live sailing times and prices in our Southampton fare search.

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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Is there a ferry from Southampton?

Red Funnel offer ferries from Southampton, England. Ferries from Southampton sail approximately 37 times daily and 260 times weekly.

Where can I get a ferry from Southampton?

Southampton ferries sail to 2 ports; East Cowes & West Cowes connecting England with Isle of Wight.

How long is the ferry from Southampton?

Ferries sailing from Southampton take anywhere from 28 minutes to 1 hour depending on the destination. The most popular route from Southampton is the Southampton to East Cowes ferry, costing around $266 and sailing in 1 hour.

How much do ferries from Southampton cost?

Ferry price from Southampton depends on various factors such as the route, season, operator and type of ship.

  • Southampton to East Cowes - $266
  • Southampton to West Cowes - $149

Is there a car ferry from Southampton?

Yes, you can take a car ferry from Southampton with Red Funnel. For more information on routes and car ferry prices view our Deal Finder.

Are foot passengers allowed on ferries from Southampton?

Foot passengers are allowed on ferries from Southampton with Red Funnel.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Southampton?

Currently pets are not allowed on ferries from Southampton.

Can I book a cabin on ferries from Southampton?

There are no cabins on board the ferries from Southampton.

Can I bring a bicycle on a ferry from Southampton?

Yes, you can bring a bicycle on a ferry from Southampton with Red Funnel. Most ferry companies allow bicycles on board, but it is always best to check policies regarding bringing bicycles on the ferry. View our Deal Finder for more information on routes.

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