How to Get to Cowes Ferry Port

Cowes Ferry Port Directions

Red Funnel operate ferry services between Cowes Isle of Wight - Southampton.

Below you will find all the information you need when taking a ferry from Cowes to Southampton.

Cowes Ferry Port by Car

To East Cowes Terminal: From Yarmouth travel east on the A3054 towards Ryde. From Ryde travel west on the A3054 to Newport. From Newport take the A3021 which takes you straight to the terminal.

To West Cowes Terminal: From Yarmouth travel east on the A3054 towards Ryde. From Ryde travel west on the A3054 to Newport. From Newport take the A3020 which takes you straight to the terminal.

There is a floating bridge for passengers & non-freight vehicles which connects East and West Cowes which then avoids an approximate 30-40 minute journey by road.

Cowes Ferry Port By Rail

There are no railways stations at Cowes, South West Trains operate Island Line Trains but the stations are all concentrated on the east of the island.

Cowes Ferry Port By Coach

Southern Vectis operate local bus services from Cowes to destinations around the island. Buses that stop outside the West Cowes ferry terminal link with Red Jet Hi-Speed departures and arrivals.

Parking at Cowes Ferry Port

There is both long and short term parking available near the terminals. There is long stay parking available in Park Road, Mornington Road and Brunswick Road. Short stay parking is available in St Mary's Road, Cross Street, the Esplanade and The Parade. A Park & Ride facility is also available at Somerton on the A3020.