How to Find the Red Jet Terminals
How to Find Us
The Red Jet Hi-Speed service is very easy to reach by car, cycle or public transport thanks to Southampton's excellent road, rail, sea and air links.
On the Isle of Wight there is a comprehensive bus service so travelling on foot is quick and easy. See Travel Connections for car hire and other services.
Finding us in Southampton (Mainland)
The Red Jet Hi-Speed service in Southampton operates from Terminal 2 on Town Quay, Southampton SO14 2AQ.
Finding us in West Cowes (Isle of Wight)
The Red Jet service at West Cowes operates from Fountain Yard, off the High Street in Cowes, PO31 7AR.
Parking: There is drop-off/pick-up parking only in Fountain Yard. A large park and ride service is available at Northwood. Pay & Display parking is also available at Brunswick Road, Cross Street and Mornington Road in West Cowes.
Bus: Southern Vectis services (route 4) connect with arriving/departing Red Jets and offer direct services to Northwood and Newport with connections across the Island.
Taxis: There is a taxi rank immediately outside the terminal entrance in Fountain Yard.
Cycles: There is a cycle area alongside the ticket office in Fountain Yard. Only foldable cycles in covers can be taken onboard the Red Jet service.
Parking: There is ferry car parking at The Triangle, Platform Road which is a 5 minute walk from the terminal. Additional pay & display parking is available at the end of Town Quay pier, Ocean Village and on surrounding streets.
Rail: The FREE connecting CityLink shuttle bus links Red Funnel's ferry terminals with Southampton's Central Station. The stop is outside the terminal entrance.
Bus/Coach: The FREE CityLink service stops at various points along its route between the station and the ferry terminals (e.g. WestQuay and Below Bar). Additional bus services and Greyhound and National Express services stop on Platform Road at the foot of Town Quay.
Taxis: There is a taxi rank immediately outside the terminal entrance on Town Quay.
Cycles: There are ample cycle racks along Town Quay. Only foldable cycles in covers can be taken onboard the Red Jet service.
Ferry: Hythe Ferry runs a regular service from Hythe Pier to Town Quay, Southampton connecting with the Red Jet services to the Isle of Wight.