About us

Red Funnel Group

Red Funnel was formed in 1861 and is a modern and highly successful transport company based in the UK City of Southampton. Group activities include cross-Solent ferries, UK holidays, distribution and freight services.

Red Funnel Ferries

Red Funnel is the 'Original Isle of Wight ferry operator' and now carries in excess of 3.0m passengers and 0.6m vehicles per annum on routes between Southampton (UK mainland) and East and West Cowes (Isle of Wight). The fleet consists of modern purpose built Ro-Ro vehicle ferries and Red Jet Hi-Speed passenger catamarans. Catering and retail services are provided in-house.

• Tel within UK: 0844 844 9988
• Tel outside UK: 0845 155 2442
• post@redfunnel.co.uk
  

Travel Centre opening hours: 0800-1945 Mon-Fri  |  0800-1745 Sat-Sun

Red Funnel Holidays

Offer a wide range of ferry inclusive holidays and short breaks on the Isle of Wight and in Southern England to suit all tastes and budgets. A full colour brochure is produced annually and all holidays, short breaks and activity packages can be booked by phone, online or through selected Travel Agents.

• Tel: 0844 844 2690
• Fax: 0844 844 2691
• holidays@redfunnel.co.uk

Office opening hours: 0800-1945 Mon-Fri  |  0800-1745 Sat-Sun

Red Funnel Distribution

Wth depots in Southampton and Newport, Red Funnel Disribution are the Isle of Wight's largest freight transport operator. Specialising in Contract Distribution, Drop-Trailer Services, UK to Isle of Wight Full Loads, Groupage/Palletised services and Home Delivery, they are also the Island distributor for BOC Gases.

• Tel: 0844 844 2666 or 0844 844 2668
• Fax: 0844 844 2667 or 0844 844 2669
• freight@redfunnel.co.uk or rfdistribution@redfunnel.co.uk