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Ferry from West Cowes to Southampton

Red Funnel provides the ferry from West Cowes to Southampton. West Cowes Southampton ferries cost around $31 and $96, 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 West Cowes Southampton ferries.

Ferry times from West Cowes to Southampton

West Cowes Southampton ferry sailings typycally depart from West Cowes at around 06:05. The last ferry leaves at 23:05.

How long is the ferry from West Cowes to Southampton?

The West Cowes Southampton ferry trip can take around 28 minutes. The fastest West Cowes to Southampton ferry is around 18 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.

West Cowes Southampton Ferry Operator Schedules

There are around 139 weekly sailings from West Cowes to Southampton serviced by Red Funnel. Timetables can vary by season and operator.

Ferry prices from West Cowes to Southampton

West Cowes Southampton ferry prices typically range between $31* and $96*. The average price is typically $56*. The cheapest ferries from West Cowes to Southampton start from $31*. The average price for a foot passenger is $56*.

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 January 25

How far is it from West Cowes to Southampton?

The distance between West Cowes to Southampton is approximately 12 miles (19km) or 10 nautical miles.

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

Ferry Operators servcing ferries from West Cowes to Southampton currently do not allow cars to travel onboard.

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

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

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

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

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West Cowes - Southampton Ferry Route Summary
Departure CountryIsle of Wight
Destination CountryEngland
No. of Operators1
OperatorsRed Funnel
Average Price$56
Average Daily Sailings20
Average Weekly Sailings139
Average Sailing Duration28 m
Fastest Sailing Duration18 m
First Ferry06:05
Last Ferry23:05
Distance10 Nautical Miles

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

West Cowes to Southampton Ferry Most Popular Questions

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

    The ferry crossing time from West Cowes to Southampton 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 West Cowes to Southampton?

    West Cowes to Southampton ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from West Cowes to Southampton is $56. Price exclusive of booking fees.

  • Which ferry companies operate between West Cowes to Southampton?

    Red Funnel provide the ferries from West Cowes to Southampton.

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

    Book ferries from West 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 West Cowes to Southampton?

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

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

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

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

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

  • How far is West Cowes to Southampton?

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

Southampton Guide

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.


West Cowes to Southampton Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 1/20/2025 and 1/26/2025


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