Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Eastern Docks, Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal and arriving at Cowes, Red Jet Ferry Terminal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day.
Are Red Jets running?
This sailing is still running as normal, and we are working to fix the issue with our website. Apologies for any inconvenience. Please note: you can now buy Red Jet Tickets online.
What time is the next Red Jet from Southampton to Cowes?
Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal – Red Jet Ferry Terminal
| Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal (quay) | 05:30 | 19:40 |
|---|---|---|
| Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal (landing stage) | 05:55 | 20:05 |
Are the ferries running from Southampton to the Isle of Wight?
The Southampton Cowes ferry route connects the mainland with the Isle of Wight and is currently only operated by 1 ferry company. The Red Funnel service runs up to 20 times per day, all year round. You can take a fast ferry from Southampton to the Isle of Wight with Red Funnel in 1 hour.
Are Red Funnel ferries going on strike?
STRIKE ACTION HALTED AS RED FUNNEL REACH AGREEMENT WITH UNITE THE UNION. Strike action on Red Funnel’s cross-Solent service has been postponed as the company reaches a potential agreement with Unite the Union in the continued row over pay.
How do I get from Southampton to West Cowes?
The quickest way to get from Southampton to West Cowes Port is to ferry which costs £1 – £9 and takes 25 min. Is there a direct ferry between Southampton and West Cowes Port? Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Eastern Docks, Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal and arriving at Cowes, Red Jet Ferry Terminal.
Why are Red Funnel Ferries delayed?
Red Jet delayed by 5-10 mins due to wide berth speed restrictions. Our teams will work hard to reduce these delays and we apologise for any disruption to your journey. Please Note: The 0700, 1000 Southampton & 0830, 1130 from East Cowes are delayed 30 minutes due to availability of the crew.
Is the Cowes ferry running?
The Cowes Floating Bridge is operating according to its scheduled hours of service.
Is the Cowes Floating Bridge operating?
The Cowes Floating Bridge is operational and running a scheduled service.
How much is the car ferry from Southampton to Cowes?
Passenger Fares to the Isle of Wight
| Southampton to East Cowes (Passenger Vehicle Ferry Service) | Senior (60+) | Adult (16-59) |
|---|---|---|
| Single Trip | £7.00 | £11.00 |
| Standard Day Return | £13.00 | £20.20 |
| Off-Peak Day Return* | £13.00 | £19.20 |
| Super Off-Peak Day Return** | £11.20 |
Can you get to Isle of Wight from Southampton?
The Southampton to Isle of Wight ferry is one of several ways of getting to the Island. Wightlink offer faster, well connected alternatives between Lymington, near Southampton, and Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight, and from Portsmouth to the Island which may work out better for your journey.
What is the quickest ferry crossing to the Isle of Wight?
Southsea (Portsmouth) to Ryde
This crossing is also the fastest service to the Isle of Wight, taking just 10 minutes, and is linked at Southsea to both Portsmouth Harbour train station and “The Hard” bus station by the regular Hoverbus service.
What is the quickest Solent crossing to the Isle of Wight?
Lymington – Yarmouth
It’s the fastest way to take your vehicle across the Solent, with crossing times of just 40 minutes on one of our spacious, well-equipped ferries.
What dates are Red Funnel striking?
Further strikes are planned in the ongoing row over pay on 9th, 11th, 15th, 17th, 19th, 23rd, 26th and 29th August. Around 20% of Red Funnel’s workforce have walked out, resulting in a revised timetable being implemented to keep the cross-Solent service running.
Are the Isle of Wight ferries going on strike?
Unite regional officer Ian Woodland said: “Following an improved offer from Red Funnel, strike action has been suspended. Our members will now be balloted on the new offer.”
Why is Cowes chain ferry suspended?
The £3.2 million boat, which runs between Cowes and East Cowes, has been plagued with breakdowns and problems, including broken chains, excessive noise and cars scraping their bumpers since it was installed in 2017. The Cowes Floating Bridge was suspended earlier this afternoon after developing an electrical fault.
Where does the red jet leave from in Southampton?
Terminal 2, Town Quay, Southampton, SO14 2AQ. To navigate, press the arrow keys. Terminal 2 is for our Red Jet Hi-Speed passenger only service to West Cowes on the Isle of Wight. Hythe Ferry also operates its services to Hythe from here.
Does the Red Jet go to East Cowes?
Trinity Road, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO32 6RF
In case you were wondering, our passenger only Red Jet Hi-Speed service to Southampton operates from across the river at West Cowes. PLEASE NOTE: The East Cowes ticket office is now open Monday – Friday 0900-1700.
How long is the crossing from Southampton to Cowes?
Southampton East Cowes: Passengers and vehicles (which fit underneath a motorway bridge). Crossing time 55-60 minutes.
How often are ferries Cancelled?
Ferry cancellations can happen. They are rare but they can happen 2 – 5 times a year for 12 – 48 hours. It’s really somehting not predictable and may change from year to year. It’s a rarity but, as anywhere in the world, it can affect some visitors.
How windy does it have to be to cancel a ferry?
Wether a sailing is cancelled or not is largely depending on the forecasted and current wind speeds as well as sea conditions. As a more or less general rule one can say that when wind gusts of around 40 to 45Mph or higher are expected there is already a chance that ferries will divert or are being cancelled.