East Cowes Ferry Eastern Docks to East Cowes
Operated by Red Funnel. First bus 01:30, last bus 23:59. 40 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Night bus — overnight departures 22:00–07:00. Every night. Nights are the night you set out on, so a 01:30 bus on Saturday morning counts as Friday. All night buses.
| Stop | 03:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 | 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:15 | 22:00 | 23:59 |
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| Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal (quay) | 03:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 | 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:15 | 22:00 | 23:59 |
| East Cowes Ferry Terminal (quay) | 04:00 | 06:00 | 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 21:15 | 23:00 | 00:59 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Red Funnel before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 27 December, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and 2 January. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route East Cowes Ferry
East Cowes Ferry towards East Cowes
All 2 stops
- Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal (quay) Eastern Docks
- East Cowes Ferry Terminal (quay) East Cowes
East Cowes Ferry towards Eastern Docks
All 2 stops
- East Cowes Ferry Terminal (quay) East Cowes
- Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal (quay) Eastern Docks
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first East Cowes Ferry ferry?
The first East Cowes Ferry departure on weekdays leaves at 01:30 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last East Cowes Ferry ferry?
The last East Cowes Ferry on weekdays leaves its first stop at 23:59. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the East Cowes Ferry ferry cost?
The England bus fare cap does not apply to this service — Red Funnel sets its own fares. Check their website for current prices and passes.
Who runs the East Cowes Ferry ferry?
The East Cowes Ferry is operated by Red Funnel.
Timetable data from Red Funnel via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South West England feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.