Ferries from
England to Isle of Wight
Ferries from
England to Isle of Wight
Ferries from England to Isle of Wight are available with 3 operators. There are 6 ferry routes. Ferries from Southampton to East Cowes and Portsmouth to Fishbourne are popular ferry trips from England to Isle of Wight. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from England to Isle of Wight sail approximately 752 times per week and are available with Red Funnel, Wightlink & Hovertravel.
The ferry from England to Isle of Wight takes between 10 minutes and 1 hour depending on the ferry route, operator, and ship that you choose.
The fastest ferry from England to Isle of Wight is on the Southsea to Ryde ferry with Hovertravel in 10 minutes.
Yes, there are car ferries available from England to Isle of Wight with Red Funnel & Wightlink.
There are approximately 6 miles (9km) and 5 nautical miles between England and Isle of Wight.
The price of a ferry from England to Isle of Wight can differ by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry.
The Southampton to East Cowes ferry ferry sails approximately 124 times weekly with a crossing time of 1 hour.
Portsmouth to Fishbourne ferry ferries sail about 158 times weekly with a sailing time of 45 minutes.
We suggest that you book in advance to ensure that you get the cheapest ferry prices and availability. Please check out our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest ferry discounts available.
Book and compare England Isle of Wight ferry tickets, operators, timetables and prices by using our Deal Finder.
| From | To | Average price | |
|---|---|---|---|
From SouthamptonEngland |
To CowesIsle of Wight |
Average price$220.65 | |
From PortsmouthEngland |
To FishbourneIsle of Wight |
Average price$230.97 | |
From LymingtonEngland |
To YarmouthIsle of Wight |
Average price$242.59 |
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England is the largest and most populous of the four 'home nations' that make up the United Kingdom. Geographically England is defined as the region in the central and southern parts of the United Kingdom with Scotland to the North, Wales to the West and North Ireland to the West across the Irish Sea. England can be divided into Northern England, the Midlands and Southern England with London in the South as the capital and center of finance and culture. Ferry travel is a very popular and well developed mode of reaching England, especially with visitors from Ireland and Northern Europe. It is an island after all. With a choice of numerous ferry ports on offer connecting the likes of Ireland across the Irish Sea, France across the channel and Holland across the North Sea, it is no surprise that crossings to England and its numerous world class ports are managed by some of the largest, luxurious and most well-known ferry companies in operation.
The almost diamond shaped Isle of Wight is located off the south coast of England and covers an area of about 150 square miles. The Isle of Wight is a great vacation destination, whatever the season and features everything from historic sites to natural delights, perfect if you’re looking for an adventure trip or just a quiet relaxing break away from normal life. The Isle of Wight is extremely well connected to mainland Britain with numerous vehicle and passenger ferry crossings available. There are literally hundreds of sailings, year round, arriving and departing from many of the famous island spots such as Cowes on the central north coast and Ryde on the north east coast. The ferries are operated by a range of companies, creating competition which helps the price stay relatively low. As the Isle of Wight isn't far from the mainland, all crossings take under an hour too.
