Red Funnel passenger and vehicle ferry crossing the Solent
Red Funnel

Red Funnel Tickets & Booking

Choose your route and travel dates to check Red Funnel sailings and fares available through Direct Ferries. Review the operator and ticket conditions in your search results.

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Southampton · East Cowes · West Cowes

Red Funnel routes at a glance

Red Funnel connects Southampton with the Isle of Wight using two different services. The vehicle ferry arrives at East Cowes, while the Red Jet passenger service arrives at West Cowes. Choose the crossing that matches how you are travelling and where you want to go on the island. The Southampton terminals and Cowes arrival points differ, so confirm the exact service before arranging parking, a pickup or an onward connection.

Route guides: Southampton to East Cowes · Southampton to West Cowes

Read our Red Funnel guide for route information and practical travel details before choosing a sailing.

Before you confirm your tickets

  • Check the departure and arrival ports and your travel dates.
  • Enter the correct passenger details and, where accepted, your vehicle type and dimensions.
  • Review the sailing time, check-in deadline and any cabin or seating options offered.
  • Read the final fare conditions and booking terms before payment.

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For bookings made through this Direct Ferries search, payment, confirmation and booking support are handled under Direct Ferries’ terms and the selected ferry operator’s conditions. Availability depends on your route and travel date.

Search Red Funnel tickets

For Red Funnel, compare the final departure and arrival ports with your onward plans before continuing. Review the passenger names, vehicle dimensions where requested, accommodation and amendment conditions together. The search result applies to the selected date and travel category.