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Ferry from East Cowes to Southampton

Depending on the season their are usually 18 daily and 120 weekly sailings between East Cowes and Southampton. Red Funnel provides the ferry from East Cowes to Southampton. East Cowes Southampton ferries cost between $58 and $400, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.

What's the ferry schedule from East Cowes to Southampton?

The earliest East Cowes Southampton ferry typically departs East Cowes at about 01:30 and the last ferry usually leaves at 23:30.

How long is the ferry from East Cowes to Southampton?

Ferries from East Cowes to Southampton sail in around 1 hour. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider 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.

How much does the ferry cost from East Cowes to Southampton?

The price of a ferry from East Cowes to Southampton typically range between $57* and $400*. On average the East Cowes Southampton ferry is $221*. The cheapest East Cowes Southampton ferry prices start from $57*. The average price for a foot passenger is $58*. The average price for a car is $262*.

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 January 25.

What is the distance from East Cowes to Southampton?

The distance between East Cowes to Southampton is approximately 12 miles (20km) or 11 nautical miles.

Can I travel on the ferry from East Cowes to Southampton with a car?

Yes, East Cowes Southampton ferries allow cars onboard with Red Funnel between East Cowes and Southampton. To view car ferry tickets and prices between East Cowes and Southampton use our Deal Finder.

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

Red Funnel allow foot passengers on East Cowes Southampton ferries.

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

Currently, are not permitted to board 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	A$198*
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 typical crossing time for ferries from Cowes to Southampton is approximately 1h. This is a rough guide for ferry duration as it can differ on type of ship and operator.

How much is the ferry from Cowes to Southampton?

The average price of a ferry from Cowes to Southampton is approximately 160 €. The price is typically a bit higher during peak 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, with live prices, timetables and operators.

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

Yes, you can currently travel as a foot passenger 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

Red Funnel

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

No, pets currently are not allowed onboard this ferry service.

How far is Southampton from Cowes?

The distance between Cowes to Southampton is approximately 10 nautical miles.

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 20/1/2025 and 26/1/2025

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