Red Eagle red funnel leaving Cowes

Red Funnel announce several changes for cross-Solent travel

Red Funnel have some important travel updates impacting travel this November and December. In their words below. Ed


Saints FC Match Day Travel – Friday, 5 Nov

  • Unfortunately, we are unable to offer any additional (non-timetabled) sailings for this evening
  • The closest return sailings departing Southampton following the match are the 22:55 Red Jet and 23:55 Vehicle Ferry
  • Depending on the number of fans and other passengers travelling with us, we do advise there is a risk of us reaching our 263-passenger capacity on the Red Jet

Reminder for ALL passengers using our vehicle ferries between 2-4 Nov and 23-25 Nov.

  • Over this period, our ferries will need to operate out of a temporary berth, Berth 25, which is located 1 mile / 5 minutes down the road from our main Southampton Terminal 1.
  • This change to our operations will impact customers in different ways depending on their direction of travel and whether they are travelling on foot or in a vehicle.
  • If you are travelling on the above dates and have not already familiarised yourself with the instructions you need to know, please click here.

Southampton Terminal 1 – Please note: No access to foot passenger ramp/gangway, 2-25 Nov

  • Please note that from 2-25 Nov, there will be NO ACCESS to the main foot passenger ramp/gangway at Southampton Terminal 1.
  • Foot passengers will board the ferry (and disembark) via our bottom (E) deck and will need to take the stairs or the lift to the main passenger accommodation.
  • If you require mobility assistance, please ensure to speak with a member of our team.

Revised Vehicle Ferry Timetable – 2 Nov to 10 Dec

As part of our planned maintenance activity, we have had to revise our Winter timetable slightly, from now until 10 December. The changes to timetable during this time are:

  • Thursday and Sunday evenings: there will be no 23:55 departure from Southampton. Please note: the closest alternative sailings depart at 21:00 earlier that evening, and 03:00 the following morning
  • Friday and Monday early mornings: there will be no 01:30 departure from East Cowes. Please note: the closest alternative sailings depart at 22:30 the previous evening, and 04:30 later that morning.
  • To view all our latest timetables click here

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience to your travel, and thank you for your understanding and cooperation.