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Red Jet Hi-Speed service

Turn up and take off...

Fast Facts:

  • Route: Southampton <> West Cowes (Isle of Wight)
  • Operates: 364 days a year
  • Crossing time: 23 minutes
  • Speed: 35-40 knots
  • Departures: Every 30 minutes, hourly in the evening & lunchtimes Mon-Fri
  • Reliability: 99.17%
  • Carryings: 1.5 million passengers per annum
  • Passengers & carry-on luggage only
  • Turn up and go - not possible to pre-book
  • Ticket types: frequent travellers, off-peak, groups, families, seniors, youths
  • USP: Fastest route between the Isle of Wight & London Waterloo

Sit back, relax and cross the Solent in comfort and style.