Cowes and East Cowes are situated on the Isle of Wight which is centrally located on the south coast of England. Cowes is directly across the Solent from the city of Southampton. If you are arriving in Cowes on your own boat then please refer to the navigation guide at Cowes Harbour Commission.

Arriving on the Isle of Wight with Red Funnel
Red Funnel operates a high-speed passenger service and a passenger vehicle ferry to the Isle of Wight from Southampton which is the quickest way to arrive in Cowes from the mainland.

Passenger Vehicle Ferry Service
Southampton <> East Cowes, Isle of Wight The Red Funnel Car Ferry service operates an hourly crossing between Southampton and East Cowes, Isle of Wight. The car ferries can carry over 200 vehicles and up to 800 passengers, and offer comfortable seating, hot food, bar service and the opportunity to enjoy a leisurely cruise down Southampton water and across the Solent. www.redfunnel.co.uk/ferry-travel

Red Jet Hi-Speed Passenger Service

Southampton <> West Cowes, Isle of Wight

The Red Jet Hi-Speed ferry service operates half-hourly between Southampton Town Quay and West Cowes, Isle of Wight. The catamarans carry foot-passengers only, and the crossing takes about 23 mins. An at-seat refreshment service is available onboard.

Air Travel to Cowes
Southampton International airport is only 50 minutes away from the Island and offers a range of services to the UK and world-wide. Cowes is also reached easily via the international airports at Bournemouth, Gatwick and Heathrow. All airports are served by excellent rail, coach and taxi services from the Isle of Wight.

Arrival by Helicopter
It is possible to land by helicopter in Cowes from the mainland.