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Ferry from East Cowes to Southampton

Red Funnel provides the ferry from East Cowes to Southampton. East Cowes Southampton ferries cost between 34€ and 239€, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for East Cowes Southampton ferries.

East Cowes Southampton Ferry Times

The first East Cowes Southampton ferry typically departs from East Cowes at around 01:30. The last ferry usually departs at 23:30.

How long is the ferry from East Cowes to Southampton?

The East Cowes Southampton ferry trip can take around 1 hour. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.

East Cowes Southampton Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 120 weekly sailings from East Cowes to Southampton provided by Red Funnel. Timetables can change from season to season.

Red Funnel provide 120 sailings weekly.

East Cowes Southampton Ferry Prices

East Cowes Southampton ferry prices typically range between 34€* and 239€*. The average price is typically 133€*. The cheapest East Cowes Southampton ferry prices start from 34€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 35€*. The average price for a car is 158€*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 January 2025.

How far is it from East Cowes to Southampton?

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

Can I travel by car on the East Cowes Southampton ferry?

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

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

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

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

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

East Cowes to Southampton Ferry Alternatives

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	121 €*
Average Daily Sailings	14
Average Weekly Sailings	98
Average Sailing Duration	1h 0m
First Ferry	01:30
Last Ferry	23:30
Distance	10 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.

How long is the ferry from Cowes to Southampton?

The approximate duration for ferries from Cowes to Southampton is 1h. Durations can vary by operator and season.

How much is the ferry from Cowes to Southampton?

Cowes to Southampton is approximately 160 €. We recommended booking in advance for the best price and availability. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Cowes to Southampton?

There is 1 ferry operator for ferries from Cowes to Southampton and this is

Red Funnel

How can I book ferry tickets from Cowes to Southampton?

Book Cowes to Southampton tickets through our deal finder, where you can view the latest prices and schedules.

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

Yes, foot passengers are allowed 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 car 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 on this ferry service.

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 20/01/2025 and 26/01/2025

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