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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 between £25 and £77, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for West Cowes Southampton ferries.

West Cowes Southampton Ferry Times

The first West Cowes Southampton ferry typically departs from West Cowes at around 06:05. The last ferry usually departs 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 sailings are approximately 18 minutes with Red Funnel. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.

West Cowes Southampton Ferry Operator Schedules

There are 139 weekly sailings from West Cowes to Southampton provided by Red Funnel. Timetables can change from season to season.

West Cowes Southampton Ferry Prices

West Cowes Southampton ferry prices typically range between £25* and £77*. The average price is typically £44*. The cheapest West Cowes Southampton ferry prices start from £25*. The average price for a foot passenger is £44*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and 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 11.9 miles (19.2km) or 10 nautical miles.

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

No, ferry operators currently do not allow cars to travel on sailings between West Cowes and Southampton.

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

Yes, foot passengers can travel with Red Funnel ferries between West Cowes and Southampton.

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

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

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Isle of Wight to England page.
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West Cowes - Southampton Ferry Route summary
Departure DestinationIsle of Wight
DestinationEngland
No. of Operators1
OperatorsRed Funnel
Average Price£44
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 £44. 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

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

Ferry Timetables between 20/01/2025 and 26/01/2025


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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