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Fares & Offers from the Isle of Wight

Vehicle Fares from the Isle of Wight

It's all about flexibility and choice with our Saver, Flexible and Premium fares. Click here for more details.

  • As we operate a demand based, fluid pricing structure we don't publish a tariff but our online booking system will show the cheapest available fares at the time of booking for each sailing.
  • We recommend that you pre-book online at least the day before departure to get the best fares. Thanks to eTicketing you can book up to 2 hours before departure.
  • All private vehicle fares shown on this website are online rates. A £5.00 admin charge applies to telephone or ticket office bookings.
  • Car/MPV/4x4, minibuses, motorhomes, motorcycles/scooters and vans up to 7m can be booked online or via the Travel Centre (0844 844 9988)
  • Frequent car & small van customers should check out our Island Club Travel Card rates for some great year round savings
  • For freight and commercial vehicle bookings please call 0844 844 2666
  • For coach and group fares and reservations please call 0844 844 2692
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2010 Foot Passenger Fares from East Cowes to Southampton (valid from 5 Jan)

 Fare Type
Adult (16-59)
 Youth (16-19)
Child (5-15)
Senior (60+)
Single7.30-
3.65
4.60
Day Returns:
    
Day Return
13.40
8.30
6.70
8.30
Vehicle Ferry/Red Jet Day Return
16.25-
8.15
10.45
Off-Peak Day Return
12.608.30
6.30
8.30
Period Returns (90 days)
    
Period Return
14.6011.80
7.30
9.20
Vehicle Ferry/Red Jet Period Return
18.15
-
9.05
11.85
     
  • Infants (0-4 yrs) travel FREE and do not require a ticket, but must be in the care of a fare paying adult.
  • Dogs travel FREE on the vehicle ferry service. For Vehicle Ferry/Red Jet fares, dogs are charged £3 for the Red Jet leg of the journey, no other discounts apply. 
  • Children under 12 yrs must be accompanied by a responsible fare paying adult
  • ± For Island Residents only aged 16 to 19. Can be purchased upon production of a valid Isle of Wight Council Student Rider Card, Passport, UK Driving Licence or ValidateUK card only.  Not valid for outward departures starting from Southampton.
  • * Off-Peak return fares are valid for outward travel from East Cowes from 1800 hrs, return on any sailing.
  • All prices shown are in £GBP
  • Red Funnel reserve the right to amend or withdraw these fares at anytime

Tickets can be purchased from the ticket office upon departure, or online, just click on the link below.

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2010 Group Fares

 Group Fare
Adult (16-59)
Child (5-15)
Day Return
10.05
5.05
Period Return
11.705.85

This fare is bookable through our travel centre on 0844 844 9988, or can be purchased from our ticket offices. We request that any groups larger than 12 book in advance. Valid from 09.00 and on any return sailing. Not valid, 10, 11, 14 June, 30 July to 7 August, 9, 10, 13 September 2010.

Southampton - East Cowes ferry route

Isle of Wight Ferry Offers

Car returns this winter start from just £32. Applies to online day returns, 1 night away & off-peak short-breaks for up to 6 people. Subject to availability. Saver fare terms and conditions apply.

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Short breaks

Cheapest fares apply after 7.30pm. Subject to availability.

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Frequent Traveller?

Island Club Travel Cards offer discounted travel for regular foot passengers and drivers of cars and small vans.

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Youth Fares

Island Residents aged 16-19 can now buy a day return for just £8.30 or a period return for £11.80