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The cheapest and fastest ferries from Southampton to Isle of Wight
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 01 Nov
- Cheapest price on 01 Nov
- £28
- Average ticket price on 01 Nov
- £57
- Fastest journey on 01 Nov
- 28 m
- Average journey duration on 01 Nov
- 44 m
- Ferries on 01 Nov
- 2
- Distance
- 25 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Southampton to Isle of Wight is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Southampton to Isle of Wight will cost around £57 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £28.
Fast ferries
On Sun 01 Nov, we found 2 ferries from Southampton to Isle of Wight, including 2 direct services.
On Sun 01 Nov the direct ferries cover the 25 km distance in an average of 44 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 28 m .
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.
5:40 0h28 Southampton 6:08 Isle of Wight £28 1 One-way 0 changes10:30 1h00 Southampton 11:30 Isle of Wight £86 1 One-way 0 changes
5:40 0h28 Southampton 6:08 Isle of Wight £28 1 One-way 0 changes10:30 1h00 Southampton 11:30 Isle of Wight £86 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Southampton to Isle of Wight
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Ferries from Southampton to Isle of Wight run on average 83 times per day, taking around 36m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 83 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 01:30, the last at 21:05. The fastest ferry covers the 13 nautical miles (25 km) distance in 10m. There are 57 sailings per week.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
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Distance 13 nautical miles (25 km) |
Average sailing duration 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Ferries per day 83 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 57 |
Fastest ferry 10m |
First ferry 1:30 |
Last ferry 21:05 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Frequently asked questions about your Southampton to Isle of Wight trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Southampton to Isle of Wight.
Cheap ferry tickets from Southampton to Isle of Wight can start from as little as £12 when you book in advance. The average ferry ticket price for Southampton to Isle of Wight is £24; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The earliest ferry from Southampton to Isle of Wight leaves at 1:30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest ferry from Southampton to Isle of Wight leaves at 21:05.
Yes, there are 83 direct ferries a day from Southampton to Isle of Wight with Red Funnel, Wightlink, Hovertravel. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct ferries.
Southampton to Isle of Wight Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 16:00 | Arrival time 17:00 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 13:15 | Arrival time 13:37 | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 17:15 | Arrival time 17:37 | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 12:00 | Arrival time 12:45 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 16:00 | Arrival time 16:40 | Duration 0h40 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 12:00 | Arrival time 13:00 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days mon, tue, wed, sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 09:00 | Arrival time 10:00 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 05:40 | Arrival time 06:08 | Duration 0h28 | Sailing Days sun |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 22:45 | Arrival time 23:07 | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 01:00 | Arrival time 01:45 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 05:00 | Arrival time 06:00 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days thu, fri, sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 23:10 | Arrival time 23:55 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 07:20 | Arrival time 08:05 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 09:00 | Arrival time 09:40 | Duration 0h40 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 20:20 | Arrival time 20:42 | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 05:00 | Arrival time 05:45 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 10:15 | Arrival time 10:37 | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 13:00 | Arrival time 13:40 | Duration 0h40 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 11:20 | Arrival time 12:05 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 17:00 | Arrival time 18:00 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 14:15 | Arrival time 14:37 | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 15:20 | Arrival time 16:05 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 19:20 | Arrival time 20:05 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 18:15 | Arrival time 18:37 | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 13:00 | Arrival time 14:00 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days thu, fri, sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 17:00 | Arrival time 17:40 | Duration 0h40 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 08:00 | Arrival time 09:00 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 08:00 | Arrival time 08:45 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 09:15 | Arrival time 09:37 | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 18:00 | Arrival time 19:00 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 11:15 | Arrival time 11:37 | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 14:00 | Arrival time 15:00 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 10:00 | Arrival time 10:40 | Duration 0h40 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 15:15 | Arrival time 15:37 | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 09:20 | Arrival time 10:05 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 18:00 | Arrival time 18:45 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 14:00 | Arrival time 14:45 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 10:00 | Arrival time 11:00 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 07:00 | Arrival time 08:00 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 03:00 | Arrival time 04:00 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 03:00 | Arrival time 03:45 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 20:00 | Arrival time 20:40 | Duration 0h40 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 08:15 | Arrival time 08:37 | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 21:15 | Arrival time 22:00 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 12:15 | Arrival time 12:37 | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 19:00 | Arrival time 20:00 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 15:00 | Arrival time 16:00 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 11:00 | Arrival time 11:40 | Duration 0h40 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 16:15 | Arrival time 16:37 | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 07:50 | Arrival time 08:30 | Duration 0h40 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 19:00 | Arrival time 19:40 | Duration 0h40 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 17:20 | Arrival time 18:05 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 15:00 | Arrival time 15:40 | Duration 0h40 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 13:20 | Arrival time 14:05 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 11:00 | Arrival time 12:00 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 10:30 | Arrival time 11:30 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days sun |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 06:05 | Arrival time 06:45 | Duration 0h40 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 06:00 | Arrival time 07:00 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 21:00 | Arrival time 21:40 | Duration 0h40 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 21:45 | Arrival time 22:07 | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 07:15 | Arrival time 07:37 | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 06:00 | Arrival time 06:45 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days sat |
Live departures
Southampton to Isle of Wight ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Southampton to Isle of Wight ferries for today, Saturday 31 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wightlink | 21:00 Lymington Pier | 0h40 | 21:40 Yarmouth | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 21:15 Portsmouth Harbour (Wightlink Ferries) | 0h45 | 22:00 Fishbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 21:45 Portsmouth Harbour | 0h22 | 22:07 Ryde | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 22:45 Portsmouth Harbour | 0h22 | 23:07 Ryde | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 23:10 Portsmouth Harbour (Wightlink Ferries) | 0h45 | 23:55 Fishbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
| 5:40 Southampton | 0h28 | 6:08 Isle of Wight | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:30 Southampton | 1h00 | 11:30 Isle of Wight | 0 changesdirect | |
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Ferry operators: Wightlink, Red Funnel, Hovertravel from Southampton to Isle of WightYou can travel by ferry between Southampton to Isle of Wight with Wightlink, Red Funnel, Hovertravel for as low as £12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Hovertravel
About
Hovertravel is a ferry company that operates the world's only year-round, scheduled passenger hovercraft service. Established in 1965, it provides the fastest route across the Solent, connecting Southsea (Portsmouth) on the English mainland to Ryde on the Isle of Wight in under 10 minutes. Hovertravel utilizes two 12000TD hovercraft, the *Solent Flyer* and *Island Flyer*, each capable of carrying 78 passengers at speeds up to 40 knots. The company also offers a \Hoverbus\" service in Portsmouth, connecting its Southsea terminal to train stations and the city center. Beyond scheduled services, Hovertravel has a history of charter operations and is actively involved in projects to make hovercraft travel more sustainable, including exploring hydrogen as an alternative fuel."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Hovertravel Duration
10m
Cheapest Hovertravel Price
£25
Hovertravel frequency
36 a day
Luggage included
Each passenger is allowed one suitcase and one carry-on bag, with each individual bag not exceeding 30kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage may be subject to an excess luggage fee at Hovertravel's discretion.
Luggage storage
Hovertravel does not provide left luggage facilities at their terminals.
Cancellation Policy
No refunds are permitted, and there is a 100% cancellation charge for tickets.
Refund
If the hovercraft does not arrive at all, pre-booked and pre-paid passengers will receive a full refund.
Pregnant on board
Hovertravel does not specify restrictions for pregnant passengers, but it is advisable to check with the ferry company.
Unaccompagned minor
Children aged 7 to 12 years are permitted to travel as unaccompanied minors.
Amenities on board the ferry
Seat reservation
A £5.00 administration fee is payable for each change to the time/date of your journey.
Accessibility
Hovertravel offers accessible travel with wide corridors, spacious terminals, allocated seating, and ramps for wheelchair access onto the craft.
Bikes
Bikes are carried subject to space availability on a first-come, first-served basis, with no extra charge, but may not be booked on certain peak services.
Pets
Dogs and other pets are allowed on board and must sit on the floor or be transported in a pet carrier, or be restrained by a harness/collar and lead.
Wightlink
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Wightlink Duration
22m
Cheapest Wightlink Price
£22
Wightlink frequency
58 a day
Red Funnel
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Red Funnel Duration
28m
Cheapest Red Funnel Price
£12
Red Funnel frequency
21 a day
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Southampton and Isle of Wight
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
No, there are no cabins on ferries from Southampton to Isle of Wight.
No, there are no vehicle options on ferries from Southampton to Isle of Wight.
Yes, travelling as a foot passenger from Southampton to Isle of Wight is possible with . We recommend arriving at least one hour before the trip if you are travelling on foot but please check specific times for each route. If you need to book your travel to the departure port, check our trains, buses, and flight options on Omio.
When taking a ferry from Southampton to Isle of Wight, you can count on Red Funnel, Wightlink, Hovertravel for the best way to get you to Isle of Wight. You can also check all possible ferry operators who offer a service between Southampton and Isle of Wight and compare the amenities they offer before buying a ferry ticket.
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Things to do in Isle of Wight
Discover the best of Isle of Wight — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Isle of Wight trip today.
- Recommended
Classic Boat Museum
An engaging maritime museum in Cowes covering yacht racing, boatbuilding and the island's strong seafaring heritage.
- Recommended
Isle of Wight Steam Railway
A working heritage site and museum preserving narrow-gauge railway history, with vintage rolling stock and a recreated station.
- Must visit
The Needles Headland and Tennyson Down
A celebrated headland walk with chalk stacks, sea cliffs and sweeping views from one of the island's best-known landscapes.
- Recommended
Shanklin Esplanade
A broad seafront promenade ideal for walking, with sandy beach views, a traditional pier and easy access to the town centre.
- Recommended
Shanklin Chine
A narrow wooded chine with streams, bridges and lush planting, linking Shanklin Old Village to the beach below.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Isle Of Wight Garlic
Garlic from the island’s famous garlic farm, used in chutneys, sauces and breads. It is a distinctive local produce item closely tied to Isle Of Wight food culture.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Isle Of Wight Tomatoes
Sweet, richly flavoured tomatoes grown in the island’s sunny climate. They are a local staple, prized for strong flavour and served in salads, soups and tarts.
Crab Sandwich
Fresh crab landed around the island, often served simply in sandwiches or salads. It is a classic coastal speciality valued for its sweet, delicate meat.
The Crab and Lobster Tap
Well-known Brading venue serving seafood and British dishes in a smart, comfortable setting with a long-established local reputation.
The Royal Hotel Restaurant
Refined dining room in Ventnor focused on seasonal island produce and carefully prepared modern British cooking.
The King's Head
Popular waterfront pub and restaurant in Yarmouth known for local seafood, good beers and a relaxed harbour atmosphere.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for a UK seaside break: stays and ferry travel can raise costs, while casual dining and buses are fairly typical for southern England.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-15 for fast food or a simple café meal.
- Mid-range
- £18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £45+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £2.80-4 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafés and pubs usually do not expect tips.
FAQs: Southampton to Isle of Wight ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southampton to Isle of Wight 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 Isle of Wight, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Yes, you can take a ferry between Southampton and Isle of Wight.
popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Southampton and Isle of Wight
Most Southampton to Isle of Wight ferries use the Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal to port pair. Use this guide to compare Southampton and Isle of Wight ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Departure ports in Southampton
Arrival ports in Isle of Wight
Southampton Vehicle Ferry TerminalSouthampton SO14 2AQ, UK
Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal port facilities and services
Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Most popular ferries to and from Isle of Wight and Southampton
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