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Ferry from Cowes to Southampton

There are around 14 daily and 98 weekly sailings between Cowes and Southampton. This ferry route is operated by Red Funnel. Cowes Southampton ferries cost between £28 and £152, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Cowes Southampton ferries.

Cowes Southampton Ferry Times

The earliest Cowes Southampton ferry sailings typically depart Cowes at around 01:30. The last ferry usually departs at 23:30.

How long is the ferry from Cowes to Southampton?

Cowes Southampton ferry sailing duration on this route can take around 1h 0m. The fastest sailings are approximately 1h 0m. Sailing times can vary; durations often differ between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Cowes Southampton Ferry Operator Schedules

There are an average of 14 daily sailings and up to 98 weekly ferry sailings from Cowes to Southampton. These sailings are provided by Red Funnel. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.

Cowes Southampton Ferry Prices

Cowes Southampton ferry prices typically range between £28* and £152*. The average price is typically £101*. The cheapest Cowes Southampton ferry prices start from £15*. The average price for a foot passenger is £28*. The average price for a car is £116.28*.

Pricing will vary depending on the number of passengers, vehicle type, route, and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.

How far is it from Cowes to Southampton?

The distance between Cowes and Southampton is approximately 12.4 miles (20km) or 10.8 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Cowes Southampton ferry?

Yes, Red Funnel allow cars on board ferries between Cowes and Southampton. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Cowes and Southampton.

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

Yes, it is possible to travel as a foot passenger between Cowes and Southampton 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.

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

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

East Cowes to Southampton Ferry Alternatives

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Isle of Wight to England page.

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Cowes - Southampton Route summary
Departure Country	UK
Destination Country	UK
No. of Operators	1
Operators	Red Funnel
Average Price	£101*
Average Daily Sailings	14
Average Weekly Sailings	98
Average Sailing Duration	1h 0m
First Ferry	01:30
Last Ferry	23:30
Distance	10 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.

How long is the ferry from Cowes to Southampton?

The ferry crossing time from Cowes to Southampton is approximately 1h. Sailing durations may vary from season to season and by operator so we’d advise doing a live check.

How much is the ferry from Cowes to Southampton?

Cowes to Southampton ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Cowes to Southampton is £137. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Cowes to Southampton?

There is 1 ferry operator for Cowes to Southampton and this is

Red Funnel

How can I book ferry tickets from Cowes to Southampton?

Book ferries from 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 Cowes to Southampton?

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

Red Funnel

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

Yes, you can travel with a vehicle from Cowes to Southampton with

Red Funnel

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

No, pets are not permitted onboard the ferries.

How far is Southampton from Cowes?

The distance between Cowes to Southampton is approximately 10 nautical Miles.

East Cowes Guide

At the northern tip of the Isle of Wight, Cowes is inextricably associated with sailing craft: Henry VIII built a castle here to defend the Solent's expanding naval dockyards from the French and Spanish, and in the 1950s the world's first hovercraft made its test runs here. In 1820 the Prince Regent's patronage of the yacht club gave the port its cachet with the Royal Yacht Squadron , now one of the world's most exclusive sailing clubs, permitted to fly the St George's Ensign guaranteeing free entry to all foreign ports. Only its three hundred members and their guests are permitted within the hallowed precincts of the club house in the remains of Henry VIII's castle, and the club's landing stage is sacrosanct. The first week of August sees the international yachting festival known as Cowes Week , which visiting royalty turns into a high-society gala, although most summer weekends see some form of yachting or powerboat racing.

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.

Cowes to Southampton Ferry Timetables

Ferry Timetables between 09/12/2024 and 15/12/2024

Operator	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Sailing Days
Red Funnel	01:30	02:30	1 hour	Everyday
Red Funnel	04:30	05:30	1 hour	Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Red Funnel	06:00	07:00	1 hour	Everyday
Red Funnel	07:30	08:30	1 hour	Everyday
Red Funnel	09:00	10:00	1 hour	Everyday
Red Funnel	10:30	11:30	1 hour	Everyday
Red Funnel	12:00	13:00	1 hour	Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
Red Funnel	13:30	14:30	1 hour	Everyday
Red Funnel	15:00	16:00	1 hour	Everyday
Red Funnel	16:30	17:30	1 hour	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
Red Funnel	17:15	18:15	1 hour	Fri
Red Funnel	18:00	19:00	1 hour	Everyday
Red Funnel	19:30	20:30	1 hour	Everyday
Red Funnel	21:00	22:00	1 hour	Everyday
Red Funnel	22:30	23:30	1 hour	Everyday