Our base in the UK is on the Isle of Wight, here’s how to get to us:

Rail

From London:

Train from Waterloo to Southampton. (One hr, 20 mins)

There is a free connecting bus from the Southampton Central station to the Red Funnel ferry terminal. (5 mins)

High speed Red Jet Ferry (foot passengers) to West Cowes.  (Approx 20 mins)

At West Cowes Red Funnel ferry terminal:

Follow signs to floating bridge (come out of ferry terminal on to Cowes High Street and turn left, takes approx 5 – 10 minutes walking)

Walk straight off bridge (Chain ferry) and past the florists on the right.

Continue and turn right at the ‘Watson Bull and Porter’ estate agents, continue along the road past ‘Clarence boat yard’ and turn right into ‘Britannia Way’. Continue on to East Cowes (Dean & Reddyhoff) Marina.

For other rail routes to Southampton contact National Rail Enquiries (details below)

Car

Red Funnel operates from two separate terminals in Southampton. Click here for location map.

The Passenger Vehicle Ferry service to East Cowes operates from Terminal 1 (Dock Gate 7) off Town Quay Road, Southampton.
The Red Jet Hi-Speed (passenger only) service to West Cowes operates nearby from Terminal 2 on Town Quay, off Town Quay Road, Southampton.
To obtain a road map by fax telephone 0906 8633675 24 hrs (Calls cost maximum 60p)

Car parking is available at “The Triangle Car Park” adjacent to the Red jet Terminal.

Useful travel info:

AA route planner -    http://www.theaa.com/travelwatch/planner_main.jsp

National Rail - http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

 08457 48 49 50

Red Funnel Ferries - http://www.redfunnel.co.uk/

 0870 444 8898 post@redfunnel.co.uk

Water taxis

To travel between East Cowes Marina and West Cowes

The water taxis can be found on the Town Quay pontoons right outside of the Red Jet Ferry terminal in west Cowes.

Cowes Harbour Taxi            Tel: 07050 344818
Sally Water Taxi                 Tel: 07831 331717
Folly Waterbus                   Tel: 07974 864627