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For well over 140 years the company has operated ferries between Southampton, the gateway to the Isle of Wight and Cowes, the undisputed home of world yachting. Red Funnel now operates the largest vehicle ferries ever to serve the Island and has the newest fleet. The 24 hr passenger/vehicle ferry service operates between Southampton and East Cowes, taking 55 minutes whilst the Red Jet passenger only Hi-Speed service takes just 22 minutes between Southampton and West Cowes.
For rail passengers, a FREE CityLink shuttle bus service connects Red Jet arrivals & departures at Terminal 2 Town Quay with South West Train services to & from London Waterloo. On arrival at West Cowes, Southern Vectis operate a connecting service to & from Newport and across the Island.
With services 364 days a year, a range of competitive fares are available for commuters, day trip, weekend break and longer stay visitors. There's also tempting packages to major events like the Isle of Wight Festival and Bestival and day return offers to interesting places like Osborne House, Blackgang Chine and Robin Hill. Red Funnel Holidays offer a wide range of ferry inclusive accommodation on the Island and all prices are backed by our Red Hot Price Promise.
For more information please visit www.redfunnel.co.uk or call 0870 444 8898
All Year
Opening Times:
Travel Centre: 0800-1800 hrs (0800-1600 hrs at weekends)
Online booking: 24/7
Terminals: 24 hrs (T1 Southampton & East Cowes)