Ferry

The Isle of Wight is separated from Mainland England by a stretch of water called the Solent.

Wightlink and Red Funnel offering vehicles ferries and high speed catamaran services.

Below are articles relating to Isle of Wight ferries.

2 November 20261 min read

Red Funnel offers free foot passenger travel to serving personnel and veterans

30 October 20261 min read

MP Joe Robertson raises concerns in Parliament over Cross-Solent Transport Group’s progress

26 October 20262 min read

Red Funnel and the Royal British Legion brought the first poppies across the Solent

22 October 20261 min read

Wightlink cancels some Friday sailings across all routes ahead of Storm Austen

19 October 20262 min read

Wightlink’s £5,000 donation helps volunteers stage Yarmouth’s Bonfire Night fireworks and procession

13 October 20261 min read

Police car crashes through Ryde Pier railings; nobody hurt, FastCat service suspended

29 September 20262 min read

Red Funnel and Island businesses discuss attracting more visitors throughout the year, beyond summer

10 September 20262 min read

Red Funnel marked 165 years since its formation with an anniversary sailing today

7 September 20262 min read

Ferry company unveils Diane Morgan-fronted campaign to raise Isle of Wight's profile

3 September 20262 min read

Wightlink outlines cost pressures and discounted fares after the PM's regulation pledge

1 September 20262 min read

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has agreed to examine regulating Isle of Wight ferry prices

30 July 20262 min read

Red Funnel's charity auction prize raised £11,000 for Mountbatten's Isle of Wight hospice care

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prospero 31 Oct 2026I congratulate both our MPs for the work they have done on this I share their frustration and…Joe Robertson MP raises ferry group concerns with Maritime Minister