How do I book a taxi to the Red Funnel ferry in Southampton?

Enter your pickup and 'Town Quay, Southampton' (Red Funnel / Red Jet) as destination, plus your sailing time and date, in our instant quote form — choose your vehicle and confirm. We'll plan the route around your ferry departure.

How much is a taxi to the Southampton Isle of Wight ferry?

A taxi to Town Quay (Red Funnel or Red Jet) from central Southampton starts at £12, and to Portsmouth for the Wightlink from £47 — all fixed fares agreed before booking, with no meter and no surge.

Which Isle of Wight ferry terminal do I need?

Red Funnel's vehicle ferry (Terminal 1, to East Cowes) and the Red Jet foot-passenger catamaran (Terminal 2, to West Cowes) both sail from Town Quay in Southampton. Wightlink sails from Portsmouth (the car ferry to Fishbourne and the FastCat to Ryde) and from Lymington to Yarmouth. The Hythe Ferry across Southampton Water has been suspended since August 2024. We'll drop you at the right terminal.

Can you take a group to the ferry with luggage?

Yes. MPVs take camping and festival gear, and 8-seater minibuses carry foot-passenger groups and families — all pre-booked to match your sailing, not a lucky-dip at the rank.

Will the driver wait if my ferry is delayed?

We monitor Red Funnel, Red Jet and Wightlink sailings and adjust your pickup for delays — your fixed fare holds, and we'll be at the terminal when you actually arrive.

Can you meet me off the Red Jet for a hospital appointment?

Yes. Many Isle of Wight patients and visitors cross on the Red Jet to Town Quay for appointments at Southampton General Hospital. Book a pickup at Red Funnel Terminal 2 for your arrival time and we take you to the hospital entrance you need; the fare is a fixed local fare shown before you book. See our [Southampton General Hospital taxi](/southampton-general-hospital-taxi) page for drop-off details.

Is the Hythe Ferry running?

No. The Hythe Ferry between Town Quay and Hythe Pier has been suspended since August 2024, and the operating company was wound up in 2026. To get between Southampton and Hythe, a taxi goes round by road through Totton; we quote it as a fixed fare.

Can you take me from Southampton Airport to the ferry?

Absolutely — and from Heathrow or Gatwick too. We link every airport with the Town Quay, Portsmouth and Lymington ferry terminals on a fixed fare, with flight monitoring for delays.

Isle of Wight Ferry Taxi Southampton

Southampton to Isle of Wight Ferry Taxi

Taxi to the Red Funnel car ferry and the Red Jet at Town Quay, or to Portsmouth and Lymington for Wightlink, from £12 fixed fare. Luggage & group vehicles, ferry-aware timing, 24/7.

The Isle of Wight sits just across the Solent from Southampton, reached by the Red Funnel vehicle and passenger ferry from Town Quay in Southampton to East Cowes, the Red Jet Hi-Speed foot passenger catamaran from Town Quay to West Cowes, and Wightlink from Portsmouth (the car ferry to Fishbourne and the FastCat foot-passenger service to Ryde) and from Lymington to Yarmouth. Our Southampton to Isle of Wight ferry taxi drops you at the right terminal at the right time — with meet & greet, luggage assistance and a fixed fare that holds whatever the traffic.

Red Funnel's two Southampton terminals are a short walk apart on Town Quay. The car ferry leaves Terminal 1 (Dock Gate 7, Town Quay Road) for East Cowes and takes about an hour; the Red Jet leaves Terminal 2 for West Cowes and takes about 28 minutes, sailing every 70 minutes and every 35 minutes at peak times, according to Red Funnel. Tell us which one you are catching and we drop you at the right door.

Whether you're catching the Red Funnel from Town Quay with a car full of camping gear, the Red Jet on a foot-passenger day trip, or driving down to Portsmouth for the Wightlink to Fishbourne, we plan the route and the ferry-aware timing so you're never left waving a ferry off without you. We also complete the journey the other side — a pre-booked Isle of Wight taxi link — by arrangement.

Southampton ferry terminal to & from — fixed fares

Southampton → Red Funnel (Town Quay) — about 8 min — from £12
Southampton → Red Jet (Town Quay) — about 8 min — from £12
Southampton → Portsmouth (Wightlink) — about 40 min — from £47
Hotels → Red Funnel — about 10 min — from £12
Central Station → Town Quay — about 6 min — from £12
Airport → Town Quay — about 15 min — from £30
Heathrow → Portsmouth Ferry — about 90 min — from £165
Group to Ferry — about 12 min — from £40

Timed around your crossing

Ferry-aware timing — We plan the route to Town Quay, Portsmouth or Lymington around your sailing time — so you're at the terminal with buffer to spare, not waving the ferry off.
Right terminal, every time — Red Funnel vehicle ferry (Terminal 1), Red Jet Hi-Speed foot catamaran (Terminal 2) or Wightlink at Portsmouth and Lymington — we drop you at the right terminal for the right service.
Luggage & group vehicles — MPVs and 8-seater minibuses for camping gear, groups for foot-passenger groups and families — pre-booked to match your sailing, not a lucky-dip at the rank.
Fixed fares from £12 — One agreed price to the ferry terminal, holding regardless of traffic — no meter, no surge, no missing the sailing because the fare ran high.
Foot & vehicle ferry links — Foot passengers meet at Town Quay for the Red Jet, drivers ride the Red Funnel or drive down to Portsmouth for the Wightlink — we handle both ends.
Licensed & DBS-checked — Fully licensed Southampton private-hire operator, comprehensively insured, professional DBS-checked drivers for a stress-free crossing day.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a taxi to the Red Funnel ferry in Southampton?: Enter your pickup and 'Town Quay, Southampton' (Red Funnel / Red Jet) as destination, plus your sailing time and date, in our instant quote form — choose your vehicle and confirm. We'll plan the route around your ferry departure.
How much is a taxi to the Southampton Isle of Wight ferry?: A taxi to Town Quay (Red Funnel or Red Jet) from central Southampton starts at £12, and to Portsmouth for the Wightlink from £47 — all fixed fares agreed before booking, with no meter and no surge.
Which Isle of Wight ferry terminal do I need?: Red Funnel's vehicle ferry (Terminal 1, to East Cowes) and the Red Jet foot-passenger catamaran (Terminal 2, to West Cowes) both sail from Town Quay in Southampton. Wightlink sails from Portsmouth (the car ferry to Fishbourne and the FastCat to Ryde) and from Lymington to Yarmouth. The Hythe Ferry across Southampton Water has been suspended since August 2024. We'll drop you at the right terminal.
Can you take a group to the ferry with luggage?: Yes. MPVs take camping and festival gear, and 8-seater minibuses carry foot-passenger groups and families — all pre-booked to match your sailing, not a lucky-dip at the rank.
Will the driver wait if my ferry is delayed?: We monitor Red Funnel, Red Jet and Wightlink sailings and adjust your pickup for delays — your fixed fare holds, and we'll be at the terminal when you actually arrive.
Can you meet me off the Red Jet for a hospital appointment?: Yes. Many Isle of Wight patients and visitors cross on the Red Jet to Town Quay for appointments at Southampton General Hospital. Book a pickup at Red Funnel Terminal 2 for your arrival time and we take you to the hospital entrance you need; the fare is a fixed local fare shown before you book. See our [Southampton General Hospital taxi](/southampton-general-hospital-taxi) page for drop-off details.
Is the Hythe Ferry running?: No. The Hythe Ferry between Town Quay and Hythe Pier has been suspended since August 2024, and the operating company was wound up in 2026. To get between Southampton and Hythe, a taxi goes round by road through Totton; we quote it as a fixed fare.
Can you take me from Southampton Airport to the ferry?: Absolutely — and from Heathrow or Gatwick too. We link every airport with the Town Quay, Portsmouth and Lymington ferry terminals on a fixed fare, with flight monitoring for delays.