Soon moving to Isle of Wight; Ferry question

ChrisB · Joined: 24 Sep 2009 Posts: 1

Solicitors permitting, we will soon be moving to the island from the mainland, initially the home will be a weekend holiday home, then after retirement, our full time residence.

Clearly in the short term we will be crossing the water a lot, mostly Southampton to East Cowes and back, and we have experienced the joys of the costs etc already, however, I seem to recall reading or hearing somewhere that there are cheaper tickets / deals for residents.

Is this the case or was I dreaming?

Look forward to your answers and any suggestions on reducing these costs.

Thanks
Chris

EinsteinsGhost · Joined: 20 Jun 2008 Posts: 91 Location: Ryde

http://www.redfunnel.co.uk/ferry-travel/red-jet-hi-speed-service/fares-and-offers-from-the-iow

Hi Chrisb

I can't see any mention of specific reductions for residents for Red Funnel, but the above link details costs for travel from the IOW to Southampton including reductions for Seniors. Good luck with your move. My partner and I moved here in June from London and it's the best thing we ever did.

laineyiow · Joined: 16 May 2008 Posts: 120

I am sure it's cheaper to travel on Red Funnel from IOW to Southampton well it certainly is on the red jet so would imagine it to be on the car ferry too. Wightlink definitely do cheaper fares for IOW residents.