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Date & Time	Date	Time	Service	Route	Departing	Arriving
10/05/2025 13:15	10/05/2025	13:15		Southampton T2 West Cowes	Southampton T2	West Cowes
delayed by 10-15mins due to operational reasons. We apologise for any inconvenience to your journey.
10/05/2025 13:30	10/05/2025	13:30		Southampton T1 East Cowes	Southampton T1	East Cowes
10/05/2025 13:50	10/05/2025	13:50		Southampton T2 West Cowes	Southampton T2	West Cowes
10/05/2025 14:15	10/05/2025	14:15	Freight Only	Southampton T1 East Cowes	Southampton T1	East Cowes
10/05/2025 14:25	10/05/2025	14:25		Southampton T2 West Cowes	Southampton T2	West Cowes
delayed by 10-15mins due to operational reasons. We apologise for any inconvenience to your journey.
Journey times: Red Jet 28 minutes, Vehicle Ferry 60 minutes, Freight Ferry 70 minutes. Freight-only sailings have restricted capacity and are available for freight vehicles only. These sailings are not available to book online.

Timetables

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Explore the Island

Discover the best tips on places to eat and drink, things to see and do, beaches, places to stay, and local highlights. Get trip planning advice and learn how to make the most of your stay on the Isle of Wight.

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