Ferries from
Isle of Wight to England
Ferries from
Isle of Wight to England
Ferries from Isle of Wight to England are available with 3 operators. There are 6 ferry routes. Ferries from East Cowes to Southampton and Fishbourne to Portsmouth are popular ferry trips from Isle of Wight to England. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from Isle of Wight to England sail approximately 887 times per week and are operated by Red Funnel, Wightlink & Hovertravel.
Isle of Wight to England ferry sail durations can take between 10 minutes and 96 hours 28 minutes depending on the ferry operator, the route taken and weather conditions.
The fastest ferry from Isle of Wight to England takes around 10 minutes on the Ryde to Southsea ferry with Hovertravel.
Yes, you can travel by car on the ferry from Isle of Wight to England with Red Funnel & Wightlink.
The distance between Isle of Wight and England is 6 miles (9km) and 5 nautical miles.
Isle of Wight to England ferry prices can vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The East Cowes to Southampton ferry ferry sails approximately 125 times weekly with a crossing time of 1 hour.
Fishbourne to Portsmouth ferry ferries sail about 157 times weekly with a sailing time of 45 minutes.
We recommend booking in advance for the cheapest ferry prices and availability. Visit our Special Offers page to take advantage of all the latest ferry discounts.
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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 holiday 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.
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 centre 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.
