Southampton – East Cowes
Ferries to Isle of Wight
Southampton – East Cowes
Ferries to Isle of Wight
There are around 14 daily and 99 weekly sailings from Southampton to Cowes. This ferry crossing is available with
The earliest Southampton Cowes ferry sailings typically depart Southampton at around 03:00. The last ferry usually departs at 23:59.
The average duration of a Southampton Cowes ferry is around 1h 0m. The fastest sailings are approximately 1h 0m. Sailing times can vary; durations often differ between ferry operators, type of ship and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are an average of 14 daily sailings and up to 99 weekly ferry sailings from Southampton to Cowes. These sailings are provided by Red Funnel. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
Southampton Cowes ferry prices typically range between $98.75* and $341.65*. The average price is typically $235.46*. The cheapest Southampton Cowes ferry prices start from $29.07*. The average price for a foot passenger is $93.27*. The average price for a car is $252.58*.
Pricing will vary depending on the number of passengers, vehicle type, route, and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The distance between Southampton and Cowes is approximately 12.4 miles (20.0km) or 10.8 nautical miles.
Foot passengers are allowed on ferries between between Southampton and Cowes with Red Funnel. Please note that the availability of foot passenger services may vary between ferry operators. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for foot passenger ferries.
Currently, you can not bring your pets on ferries from Southampton to Cowes.
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| Southampton - Cowes Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | UK | |
| Destination Country | UK | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Red Funnel | |
| Average Price | A$237* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 14 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 99 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1h 0m | |
| First Ferry | 03:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 23:59 | |
| Distance | 10 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
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.
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.
