Assisted Fares Scheme
Red Funnel's Assisted Fares Scheme offers Isle of Wight residents who are receiving eligible benefits to travel with a car for a maximum fixed price of £59.10 return (or 20% off our lowest standard web fares if cheaper). A fixed fare of £12.30 return is also available for travel as a foot passenger between East Cowes and Southampton.
To join the scheme, you must have a My Red Funnel account in your own name.
To apply: Please complete the form below with all the information requested. A copy of this form will be sent to the Isle of Wight Council who will verify that you are receiving the benefit(s) you have stated. Once validated, you will receive an email from us with details of how to book at the reduced rates - please allow 7 working days.
If you are in receipt of Universal Credit - please apply here
Scheme Terms & Conditions
The Assisted Fares Scheme (AFS) is available to eligible persons who have been verified by the IW Council. The fares apply to new bookings commencing from East Cowes only made online by the eligible person using their designated My Red Funnel account and must be in their name. The eligible person must travel in the booked vehicle and they must show photo ID to check-in staff. Failure to do so will require payment of the fare difference between the AFS fare and the standard on the day fare which applies to that sailing. Standard amendment and cancellation rules and standard terms and conditions of travel apply. Not valid with any other Red Funnel offer or concession.