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Ferry from Southampton to West Cowes

Red Funnel provides the ferry from Southampton to West Cowes. Southampton West Cowes ferries cost between £36 and £113, 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 West Cowes ferries.

Southampton West Cowes Ferry Times

The first Southampton West Cowes ferry typically departs from Southampton at around 05:30. The last ferry usually departs at 22:30.

How long is the ferry from Southampton to West Cowes?

The Southampton West Cowes ferry trip can take around 28 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Southampton West Cowes Ferry Operator Schedules

There are 139 weekly sailings from Southampton to West Cowes provided by Red Funnel. Timetables can change from season to season.

Southampton West Cowes Ferry Prices

Southampton West Cowes ferry prices typically range between £36* and £113*. The average price is typically £67*. The cheapest Southampton West Cowes ferry prices start from £36*. The average price for a foot passenger is £67*.

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.

How far is it from Southampton to West Cowes?

The distance between Southampton to West Cowes is approximately 11.9 miles (19.2km) or 10 nautical miles.

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

No, ferry operators currently do not allow cars to travel on sailings between Southampton and West Cowes.

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

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

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

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

For more information, please visit our Ferries from England to Isle of Wight page.
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Southampton - West Cowes Ferry Route summary
Departure DestinationEngland
DestinationIsle of Wight
No. of Operators1
OperatorsRed Funnel
Average Price£67
Average Daily Sailings20
Average Weekly Sailings139
Average Sailing Duration28 m
Fastest Sailing Duration28 m
First Ferry05:30
Last Ferry22:30
Distance10 Nautical Miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 January 2025.

Southampton to West Cowes Ferry Most Popular Questions

  • How long is the ferry from Southampton to West Cowes?

    The ferry crossing time from Southampton to West Cowes is approximately 28 minutes. Sailing duration may vary from season to season and by operator, so we would advise doing a live check using our Deal Finder.

  • How much is the ferry from Southampton to West Cowes?

    Southampton to West Cowes ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Southampton to West Cowes is £67. Price exclusive of booking fees.

  • Which ferry companies operate between Southampton to West Cowes?

    Red Funnel provide the ferries from Southampton to West Cowes.

  • How can I book ferry tickets from Southampton to West Cowes?

    Book ferries from Southampton to West Cowes through our deal finder and check our offers page to view the latest ferry offers. 

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

    Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger from Southampton to West Cowes with

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

    Cars are currently not allowed to board ferries from Southampton to West Cowes.

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

    Pets are not currently allowed on ferries between Southampton and West Cowes.

  • How far is Southampton to West Cowes?

    The distance from Southampton to West Cowes is 10 nautical miles.

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.


Southampton to West Cowes Ferry Timetables

Ferry Timetables between 20/01/2025 and 26/01/2025


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Red Funnel 05:30 05:58 28 minutes Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Red Funnel 06:05 06:33 28 minutes Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Red Funnel 06:40 07:08 28 minutes Everyday
Red Funnel 07:15 07:43 28 minutes Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Red Funnel 07:50 08:18 28 minutes Everyday
Red Funnel 08:25 08:53 28 minutes Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Red Funnel 09:00 09:28 28 minutes Everyday
Red Funnel 09:35 10:03 28 minutes Sun
Red Funnel 10:20 10:48 28 minutes Everyday
Red Funnel 10:55 11:23 28 minutes Sun
Red Funnel 11:30 11:58 28 minutes Everyday
Red Funnel 12:05 12:33 28 minutes Sun
Red Funnel 12:40 13:08 28 minutes Everyday
Red Funnel 13:15 13:43 28 minutes Sun
Red Funnel 13:50 14:18 28 minutes Everyday
Red Funnel 14:25 14:53 28 minutes Sun
Red Funnel 15:00 15:28 28 minutes Everyday
Red Funnel 15:35 16:03 28 minutes Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Red Funnel 16:10 16:38 28 minutes Everyday
Red Funnel 16:45 17:13 28 minutes Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Red Funnel 17:20 17:48 28 minutes Everyday
Red Funnel 17:55 18:23 28 minutes Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Red Funnel 18:30 18:58 28 minutes Everyday
Red Funnel 19:40 20:08 28 minutes Everyday
Red Funnel 21:05 21:33 28 minutes Everyday
Red Funnel 22:30 22:58 28 minutes Everyday
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