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Ferry from Southampton to East Cowes

Red Funnel provides the ferry from Southampton to East Cowes. Southampton East Cowes ferries cost between 62€ and 254€, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Southampton East Cowes ferries.

Southampton East Cowes Ferry Times

The first Southampton East Cowes ferry typically departs from Southampton at around 03:00. The last ferry usually departs at 23:59.

How long is the ferry from Southampton to East Cowes?

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

Southampton East Cowes Ferry Operator Schedules

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

Red Funnel provide 120 sailings weekly.

Southampton East Cowes Ferry Prices

Southampton East Cowes ferry prices typically range between 62€* and 254€*. The average price is typically 147€*. The cheapest Southampton East Cowes ferry prices start from 62€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 58€*. 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 Southampton to East Cowes?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Southampton to East Cowes Ferry Alternatives

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

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Southampton - Cowes Route summary
Departure Country	UK
Destination Country	UK
No. of Operators	1
Operators	Red Funnel
Average Price	145 €*
Average Daily Sailings	14
Average Weekly Sailings	99
Average Sailing Duration	1h 0m
First Ferry	03:00
Last Ferry	23:59
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 Southampton to Cowes?

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

How much is the ferry from Southampton to Cowes?

Southampton to Cowes is approximately 190 €. We recommended booking in advance for the best price and availability. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Southampton to Cowes?

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

Red Funnel

How can I book ferry tickets from Southampton to Cowes?

Book Southampton to Cowes 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 Southampton to Cowes?

Yes, foot passengers are allowed onboard the ferries from Southampton to Cowes with

Red Funnel

Can you take your car on the ferry from Southampton to Cowes?

Yes, you can travel with a car from Southampton to Cowes with the following operators

Red Funnel

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

Unfortunately, pets are not permitted on this ferry service.

How far is Cowes from Southampton?

Southampton to Cowes is approximately 10 nautical miles distance apart.

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.

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 to Cowes Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 13/01/2025 and 19/01/2025

Operator	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Sailing Days
Red Funnel	03:00	04:00	1 hour	Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Red Funnel	04:30	05:30	1 hour	Everyday
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	23:55	00:55	1 hour	Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat