The cheapest and fastest ferries from East Cowes to Southampton
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h
Ferries per day
1
Distance
18 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from East Cowes to Southampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from East Cowes to Southampton will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £12.
Of the 1 ferries that leave East Cowes for Southampton every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed 25 Mar the direct ferries cover the 18 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h .
The slowest ferries will take 1 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Live departures
East Cowes to Southampton ferry times
The table below shows live departures for East Cowes to Southampton ferries for today, Monday 23 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:00 East Cowes | 1h00 | 13:00 Southampton | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from East Cowes to Southampton
Ferries from East Cowes to Southampton run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 8 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 03:00, the last at 23:05. The fastest ferry covers the 9 nautical miles (18 km) distance in 1h 0m. There are 10 sailings per week.

Distance 9 nautical miles (18 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Ferries per day 8 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 10 |
Fastest ferry 1h 0m |
First ferry 03:00 |
Last ferry 23:05 |
Ferry operators: Red Funnel from East Cowes to SouthamptonYou can travel by ferry between East Cowes to Southampton with Red Funnel for as low as £12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: East Cowes to Southampton ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from East Cowes to Southampton by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Southampton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

