East Cowes Ferries

East Cowes Ferry Port Information

4.3 / 5
(105 Ratings)

East Cowes Port, located on the northern coast of the Isle of Wight, England, serves as a gateway to the island. Situated along the River Medina, it is primarily a ferry terminal connecting the Isle of Wight to Southampton via the Red Funnel ferry service.

The port also accommodates leisure vessels and some small-scale commercial activities. It is notable for its proximity to Osborne House, Queen Victoria's former residence, making it a key arrival point for visitors exploring the island. The port area is supported by a mix of local amenities, maritime facilities, and picturesque surroundings.

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East Cowes

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Isle of Wight ferry short breaks from £14
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Posted: 2 Apr 2026

Departure Board for East Cowes

Sunday 20 September 2026

Departure TimeRouteSeller

09:30

Latest Ticket Prices for East Cowes

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€58.97
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Routes To And From East Cowes

Frequently Asked Questions About East Cowes

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What are the check-in times for Red Funnel ferries from East Cowes to Southampton and Southampton to East Cowes?
Passengers without a vehicle: Check-in opens 60 minutes before departure and closes 10 minutes before departure. Passengers with a vehicle (Travelling Fridays, Saturdays, and Mondays) should check-in 30-45 minutes before departure. Passengers with a vehicle (Travelling Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays): should check-in 30-60 minutes before departure.

Port Terminals For East Cowes

Floating Bridge

Floating Bridge

Vehicles: Drive through Ferry Road towards the Floating Bridge where you will check-in and board.

Modes of Transport: Motorcycle, Van (passenger), Standard Car

Passenger Terminal

Passenger Terminal

Foot Passengers: Proceed to the terminal building upon arrival.

Modes of Transport: Foot passenger, Bicycle

East Cowes Ships

Reviews for East Cowes

4.3 / 5
105 Reviews

Great service

Great service

Kde, 8 days agoCollected by AFerry.com

A very slick, enjoyable service!…

A very slick, enjoyable service! Thankyou.

Mr D Ferris, 12 days agoCollected by AFerry.com

Smooth in spite of the…

Smooth in spite of the gales

Valerie Dickeson, 107 days agoCollected by AFerry.com