You can take your car across Port Phillip from Sorrento to Queenscliff or go by foot from Stony Point to Cowes. Vehicular and passenger ferries link Sorrento across Port Philip to Queenscliff on the Bellarine Peninsula, and on to the Great Ocean Road.
Can you get a car ferry to Phillip Island?
They service Phillip Island and surrounding area offering a variety of vehicles from cars to 10 seat vans and also have wheelchair accessible vehicles. To book please call 1300 687 222 or by downloading our smart phone app by searching South Coast Taxis.
How do you get to Cowes with a car?
The easiest way to get to Cowes or East Cowes is to hop on the Red Jet or the car ferry from Southampton – and you’ll arrive into the centre of Cowes or East Cowes. Red Jet is a regular service, for foot passengers only, and takes less than 30 minutes to get to Cowes.
How much is the Cowes ferry?
Passenger Fares to the Isle of Wight
| Southampton to East Cowes (Passenger Vehicle Ferry Service) |
Senior (60+) |
Child (5-15) |
| Single Trip |
£7.00 |
£5.50 |
| Standard Day Return |
£13.00 |
£10.10 |
| Off-Peak Day Return* |
£13.00 |
£9.60 |
| Super Off-Peak Day Return** |
|
£5.60 |
Does the Cowes ferry take cars? – Related Questions
Does Cowes floating bridge take cars?
It can be used by foot passengers, cyclists and all vehicles eligible to use the floating bridge.
Which is the cheapest ferry to Isle of Wight?
The cheapest ferry to Isle of Wight is £98 from Southampton to Cowes.
Ferries to Isle of Wight:
- Southampton.
- Portsmouth.
- Lymington.
- Portsmouth Harbour.
- Southsea.
How much is the barge to French Island?
French Island Barge departs from Corinella, for bookings call 0428 880 729. Walk on $10 each way.
How long is the ferry from Stony Point to Phillip Island?
The ferry from Stony Point to Phillip Island Cowes takes 30 min including transfers and departs four times a day.
Where does the red jet leave from in Southampton?
Fountain Yard, West Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7AR
This is the terminal for our super-quick Hi-Speed Red Jet passenger ferry service to Terminal 2 in Southampton. If you have a vehicle, please use our frequent ferry service from East Cowes. For details on parking in West Cowes, please see the ‘Parking’ tab below.
How long does it take to get to the Isle of Wight by ferry?
Vehicle tickets
Your comfortable ferry crossing will take just 40-45 minutes.
Can you drive around the Isle of Wight in a day?
How long does it take to drive around the Isle? From one end to the other would take around an hour without traffic. You could circle the entire perimeter in three hours. But then, that doesn’t include all the stops you want to make – so a day will actually feel pretty short.
Do you need a passport to go to the Isle of Wight by ferry?
Do I need a passport? We are part of the United Kingdom therefore a passport is not required for travelling over to the Isle of Wight.
Can I drive to Isle of Wight?
Car Travel
If you’re driving to the Isle of Wight, there are ports along the south coast at Southampton, Portsmouth or Lymington in the New Forest. You are then just a 40 – 60 minute ferry journey from the Isle of Wight.
Can you stay in car on ferry to Isle of Wight?
No. For safety reasons all passengers must leave their vehicles and make their way to the lounges or open decks.
How long is car ferry from Portsmouth to Isle of Wight?
Portsmouth to Fishbourne on the Isle of Wight is a popular and convenient ferry route, getting you across the Solent in just 45 minutes.
Can you drive to Isle of Wight from UK?
London to IOW in your car
There are many driving routes which will get you to the Isle of Wight from London. The best route varies depending on where you start from, and which Wightlink ferry you intend to catch, but it’s possible to get to our Portsmouth car ferry terminal in around an hour and a half.
What side of the road do you drive on in the Isle of Wight?
over a year ago. Right side of the road.
What is someone from the Isle of Wight called?
A: Generally, people from the Isle of Wight are called ‘caulkheads’ or ‘Islanders’ or according to Wikipedia ‘Vectensians or Vectians’. The rule seems to be that you have to be a third generation Islander to call yourself a ‘caulkhead’.
Is there a bridge to Isle of Wight?
The Cowes Floating Bridge is a vehicular chain ferry which crosses the River Medina on the Isle of Wight, off the south coast of England. The ferry crosses the tidal river from East Cowes to Cowes.
Is Cowes floating bridge open?
The Cowes Floating Bridge is operating according to its scheduled hours of service.