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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 around $38 and $303, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry schedules change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get the latest ferry ticket information for East Cowes Southampton ferries.

Ferry times from East Cowes to Southampton

East Cowes Southampton ferry sailings typycally depart from East Cowes at around 00:30. The last ferry leaves at 23:30.

How long is the ferry from East Cowes to Southampton?

The East Cowes Southampton ferry trip can take around 1 hour. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.

East Cowes Southampton Ferry Operator Schedules

There are around 120 weekly sailings from East Cowes to Southampton serviced by Red Funnel. Timetables can vary by season and operator.

Ferry prices from East Cowes to Southampton

East Cowes Southampton ferry prices typically range between $37* and $304*. The average price is typically $184*. The cheapest ferries from East Cowes to Southampton start from $37*. The average price for a foot passenger is $38*. The average price for a car is $202*.

Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated March 25

How far is it from East Cowes to Southampton?

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

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

Yes, Red Funnel 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?

Foot passengers can travel on the East Cowes to Southampton ferry with Red Funnel.

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

Pets currently are not allowed on 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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East Cowes - Southampton Ferry Route Summary
Departure Country	Isle of Wight
Destination Country	England
No. of Operators	1
Operators	Red Funnel
Average Price	$184
Average Daily Sailings	18
Average Weekly Sailings	120
Average Sailing Duration	1 h
Fastest Sailing Duration	1 h
First Ferry	00:30
Last Ferry	23:30
Distance	11 Nautical Miles

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

East Cowes to Southampton Ferry Most Popular Questions

How long is the ferry from East Cowes to Southampton?

The ferry crossing time from East Cowes to Southampton is approximately 1 hour. 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 East Cowes to Southampton?

East Cowes to Southampton ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from East Cowes to Southampton is $184. Price exclusive of booking fees.
Which ferry companies operate between East Cowes to Southampton?

Red Funnel provide the ferries from East Cowes to Southampton.
How can I book ferry tickets from East Cowes to Southampton?

Book ferries from East Cowes to Southampton 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 East Cowes to Southampton?
Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger from East Cowes to Southampton with
- Red Funnel
Can you take your car on the ferry from East Cowes to Southampton?
Yes, you can travel on the ferry with a car from East Cowes to Southampton with
- Red Funnel
Can you bring pets on the ferry from East Cowes to Southampton?

Pets are not currently allowed on ferries between East Cowes and Southampton.
How far is East Cowes to Southampton?

The distance from East Cowes to Southampton is 11 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 3/17/2025 and 3/23/2025

Operator	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Sailing Days
Red Funnel	01:30	02:30	1 hour	Everyday
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	Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Red Funnel	10:30	11:30	1 hour	Everyday
Red Funnel	12:00	13:00	1 hour	Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Red Funnel	13:30	14:30	1 hour	Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
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