It brings you pretty much down town Southampton so no parking cost. It's not cheap the ferry but think about the parking cost and fuel, it makes sense then. Take the little tram on the Hythe side, it's pretty old but unique.

This was a nice short train ride to the end of the pier. When we boarded the ferry it was a 20 to 30 minute ride to Southampton. The ride was smooth and the experience was fantastic.

First time in Southampton and found this ferry to Hythe. Had a coffee waiting for the ferry and as soon as we we on it was so quick and easy to get across. At the other end we have the train wait for us which was a great thrill for our kids. Then off to Hythe where we took a... More

The ferry service is frequent, on time and efficient. Nothing particularly special in the ferry or with the crossing, although there are good views of the scenery and any cruise ships that may be in port. However, the great charm of this trip was when we arrived at Hythe pier. You can be dull and walk down the pier into... More

Boats very rough-and-ready and uncomfortable. Fares rather high. Staff on the boats fairly amiable but the ladies in the ticket office at Hythe are pretty rude at times. Ticket faciltiies at the Southampton end consist of an adapted parking meter, which does not accept credit or debit cards. When you consider for how long automatic ticket machines have been available... More

The ferry was on time, pleasant ride (for someone who doesn't like water) and the bus was waiting at the other end (Southampton) to take us straight into the main shopping centre. Very good travelling experience and I don't like public transport!

Love the old charm of the Hythe Ferry. As I live in the area I use it quite a lot. It still feels like i'm going back in time each time I walk down the pier. The history information and wooden engravings make it feel like a museum and not just a mode of transport. It's ideal to get across... More

I live in Hythe and I think that the ferry is a wonderful and convenient way for us to travel to Southampton.. I wish that the old boats were still in use as the current ferry is a noisy if efficient thing.The old Hotspurs were elegant and historic.

£1.50 to take the dog for a 15 minute walk out to sea on the pier. Has to be good value! Free ride back on the 1922 original train that picks people up from the ferry. Interesting factoid displays all along the pier and great views of the ocean cruise terminal. Ferry drops you next to the Red Funnel terminal... More