Crossings operated by Red Funnel that we cover — tap a route for times, prices and the full guide.
Red Funnel is the original Isle of Wight ferry company, founded in 1861. It runs two services from Southampton: the Red Eagle, Red Falcon and Red Osprey vehicle ferries to East Cowes (about 55 minutes), and the Red Jet hi-speed catamarans to West Cowes for foot passengers (about 28 minutes). The car ferry carries cars, motorhomes, coaches and cyclists, while the Red Jet links directly to Southampton's trains and city centre. Red Funnel sails day and night, making it popular with Cowes Week sailing crowds and island commuters alike. Fares vary by vehicle length and sailing time, with saver fares for advance and off-peak travel.
The car ferry sails Southampton-East Cowes (about 55 minutes) with vehicles. The Red Jet is a foot-passenger hi-speed to West Cowes (about 28 minutes).
About 55 minutes on the vehicle ferry to East Cowes, or about 28 minutes on the Red Jet to West Cowes.
Yes. The vehicle ferry operates a near 24-hour timetable, with reduced sailings overnight.