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Parcel Services

24-Hour Port-to-Port parcel service for public and trade use with same day connections at fixed rates!

  • 24-hour port-to-port service
  • Guaranteed same day delivery to anywhere on the IoW for parcels delivered to East/West Cowes terminal by 1300 hours
  • Multiple parcels to the same IoW address to be charged at flat zone rate
  • Computerised invoicing and tracking system
  • Consolidated invoicing for account holders (if required)
  • Secure short term storage facilities

Hi-Speed Cross-Solent Parcel Rates:

  • Small Packet     Up to 2.5kg           £6.00 ex. VAT      £7.05 inc. VAT
  • Large Packet     2.51kg - 5 kg        £9.50 ex. VAT      £11.16 inc VAT

Vehicle Ferry Cross-Solent Parcel Rates:

  • Up to 5 kg           £5.00 ex. VAT      £5.86 inc. VAT (17.5%)
  • 5.1kg to 15 kg     £10.00 ex. VAT     £11.75 inc. VAT
  • 15.1kg to 25 kg   £15.00 ex. VAT     £17.63 inc. VAT
  • 35.1kg to 40kg    £25.00 ex. VAT     £29.38 inc. VAT*
  • Complete Cage     £49.00 ex. VAT     £57.58 inc. VAT*

*Must be booked in advance

Isle of Wight Delivery/Collection Rates:

  • Same Day¹                          £4.50 exc VAT     £8.81 inc VAT (17.5%)
  • Same Day Priority Express    £14.50 inc VAT    £17.03 inc VAT
  • Next Day²                            £6.00 inc VAT      £7.05 inc VAT

¹ Parcel to arrive at East or West Cowes by 13:00 hrs. ² Parcel to arrive at East or West Cowes by 13:00 hrs, delivery within 24 hrs. All packages up to the total weight of 50kg from the same sender to the same consignee will be charged at the basic charge, and multiples of the rate for each 50kg or part thereafter.

Full Trailer Loads:

Red Funnel Distribution can deliver unaccompanied trailers direct to your customer and return the empty to Southampton. Normal 'drive-through' maximum dimensions are: L 36.5m (120') x W 42m (14') x H 4.9m (16'). Special arrangements can be made to carry much higher loads. Please call us to discuss your requirements.

Hi-Speed Parcels

  • Southampton (023 8072 4680)
  • West Cowes (023 8072 4658)

Vehicle Ferry Parcels

  • Southampton (0844 844 2665)
  • East Cowes (023 8072 4667)
Groupage Service Full Trailer Loads