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Red Funnel gives armed forces personnel 15% off from Southampton with code MIL15 and 20% off from the island with code MIL20.
Students get 15% off Red Funnel ferry travel with a verified Student Beans account.
A Red Funnel day return to the Isle of Wight for £14 per person as a foot passenger, for two people or more, travelling after 10:55.
Red Funnel takes 25% off for qualifying electric cars and small vans with code PUREE, valid until 31 December 2026.
Checked: 2 October 2026
Looking for a Red Funnel discount code? Unlike most ferry operators, Red Funnel does publish a few real codes, but each one is for a specific group: electric car drivers, students and the armed forces. For everyone else the savings are in off-peak tickets and bundles. Below is what works right now, checked against the Red Funnel website.
Red Funnel discount codes and offers right now
- 25% off for electric cars and small vans with code PUREE, until 31 December 2026. See the electric vehicle code.
- Super Off-Peak day return for £14 per person as a foot passenger, from two people, after 10:55. See the day return.
- 15% student discount through Student Beans. See the student discount.
- Military discount: 15% from Southampton with MIL15, 20% from the island with MIL20. See the military codes.
- Blue Badge holders: 25% off.
Other ways to pay less with Red Funnel
- Pick a quiet sailing. Car fares start at £32.25 one way on non-peak days. Midweek, Sundays, early mornings and late evenings are the cheapest.
- Stay longer with a full car. For a stay of four nights, the fare works out from £29.95 per person with four people in the car.
- Book ferry and accommodation together: 25% off the ferry.
- Book ferry and attraction tickets together: 15% off the ferry and up to 25% off the attractions.
- Families on foot: a Family Day Return costs £48.90 for up to four people including at least one child, and each adult can take up to two escorted children free.
- Railcards: through tickets by train and ferry are discounted with a railcard.
- Bikes: bicycles travel free on the vehicle ferry. The Red Jet only takes folding bikes in a bag.
For Isle of Wight residents
Residents get 15% off the vehicle ferry. Red Funnel also has a Healthcare Travel Scheme for NHS appointments, an Assisted Fares Scheme for residents on eligible benefits, and travel cards and season tickets for frequent travellers, with savings of up to 20%.
Red Funnel in short
Red Funnel sails from Southampton. The vehicle ferry goes to East Cowes, and the Red Jet, a fast catamaran for foot passengers, goes to West Cowes. Coming from the south-east or the New Forest, Wightlink from Portsmouth or Lymington may be closer: compare the Wightlink offers and read our Isle of Wight ferry guide to choose your route.
Red Funnel discount codes: FAQs
Is there a Red Funnel discount code right now?
Yes, but only for specific groups: PUREE for electric vehicles (25% off, until 31 December 2026), MIL15 and MIL20 for the armed forces, and a personal 15% code for students through Student Beans. There is no general public code.
What is the cheapest way to cross with Red Funnel?
On foot, the Super Off-Peak day return for £14 per person, from two people, after 10:55. With a car, a non-peak sailing booked in advance, from £32.25 one way.
Does Red Funnel accept Tesco Clubcard vouchers?
Red Funnel does not mention Clubcard on its ways-to-save page. Wightlink does accept Clubcard vouchers.
Can I take a bike on Red Funnel?
Yes, free of charge on the vehicle ferry to East Cowes. On the Red Jet only folding bikes in a bag are allowed.
