Red Jet Fares from the Isle of Wight
Red Jet Fares - Turn Up and Take Off to the Mainland!
Fares for the Red Jet service to Southampton are shown below. It is not possible to pre-book so simply turn up on the day, purchase your preferred ticket and take off!
Books of saver tickets and season tickets are available for frequent travellers and through ferry/rail tickets to any mainland station can be purchased from our West Cowes Ticket Office.
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Timetable to SouthamptonFoot Passenger fares from West Cowes to Southampton
| Fare Type | Adult (16-59) | Youth± (16-19) | Child (5-15) | Senior (60+) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Fares | £13.90 | £9.30 | £7.00 | £9.30 |
| Day Returns | ||||
| Standard fare | £19.50 | £9.70 | £12.80 | |
| Off Peak fare* | £14.10 | £9.30 | £7.10 | £9.30 |
| Super Off Peak fare** (per person) | £8.30 | £4.20 | £8.30 | |
| Off Peak Family fare†* | £28.90 | |||
| Off Peak Group fare‡* (per person) | £10.60 | £5.30 | £10.60 | |
| Red Jet/Vehicle Ferry combi-foot passenger fare | £16.75 | £8.35 | £10.75 | |
| Period Returns (up to 90 days) | ||||
| Standard Period | £24.30 | £12.20 | £16.30 | |
| Off Peak Period* | £17.50 | £13.20 | £8.80 | £11.70 |
| Off Peak Group‡ (per person) | £13.10 | £6.50 | £13.10 | |
| Red Jet/Vehicle Ferry combi-foot passenger fare | £19.75 | £9.90 | £12.95 | |
| Frequent Travellers/Students | ||||
| Season Tickets | click here | |||
| Saver Tickets | click here |
Football discounts for Saints fans...
15% OFF Hi-Speed Off-Peak Day Return fares for Southampton Football Club Season Ticket and match day ticket holders.
Please note: Discount is only available from West Cowes on Off Peak Day Returns and is only available on the day of travel. Travel must be after 09:15. Discount is for 2010/2011 season league fixtures only. Red Funnel conditions of carriage apply. Ferry travel is offered subject to availability. Red Funnel reserve the right to alter or withdraw this offer.
Fare Rules & Conditions
- Infants (0-4 yrs) travel FREE and do not require a ticket, but must be in the care of a fare paying adult.
- Dogs are charged £3.65 Single and £7.30 Day/Period Return, no other discounts applicable. Guide and Assistance Dogs travel free of charge.
- Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a responsible fare paying adult.
All prices shown are in £GBP
*Off-Peak fares: Valid for outward departure from West Cowes Monday to Friday from 0915 hrs and at anytime on weekends, return journey from Southampton can be after 09:15 on weekdays and at anytime on weekends. Not available for travel from West Cowes on 25 June and 10 September 2012.
**Super Off Peak Day Return: Valid for both the Vehicle Ferry and Red Jet service, when two people travel together after 11.15 am. Valid seven days a week. Only one ticket will be issued and both passengers must travel together or the ticket will become void and an upgrade charge will be applicable. Not available for travel from West Cowes on 25 June, 10-18 August and 10 September 2012.
† Family Day Return: Party must contain 3 or 4 people. At least one person must be an adult/senior and one person must be a child/infant. Party must travel together in both directions. Family Fares are valid from 0915 hrs from West Cowes Monday to Friday and anytime on weekends. Not available for travel from West Cowes on 25 June and 10 September 2012.
Escorted Child Offer: Applies to adults who are dropping-off or collecting a child in Southampton. Purchase one adult day return or adult off-peak day return and receive one FREE single child ticket which can be used for the outward OR return leg of the journey. The adult must return on the next available sailing. If an adult is travelling with more than one child, additional child tickets are available at the normal single rate.
‡ Group fares: Applies to groups of at least 4 adults or 4 children travelling together in both directions. Group are valid from 0915 hrs from West Cowes Monday to Friday and anytime on weekends. Groups of 12 or more persons, not valid for travel on sailings from Southampton between 17.15 to 18.15 inclusive. Not available for travel from West Cowes on 25 June, 10 August - 18 August and 10 September 2012.
± Youth fares: Must be Island residents aged 16-19 yrs. 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 from Southampton. Not available for travel from West Cowes on 25 June, 10 August - 18 August and 10 September 2012.
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For £8.30 per person
This Super Off Peak Day Return fare is valid when two foot passengers travel together from 11:15am
Conditions apply
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