Service Status

Hythe Ferry Update – Thursday 9th April 2026

The Hythe Ferry has long been an important and historic transport link for the local community.

Over the past 18 months, the owner of The Hythe and Southampton Ferry Company has worked extensively to try and find a sustainable solution that would allow the service to return.

This included exploring funding opportunities, grant support and inviting potential investors or operators to come forward.

Unfortunately, despite exhausting every possible avenue, no viable proposals or interested parties have emerged.

Following legal advice, the difficult decision has therefore been taken to place The Hythe and Southampton Ferry Company into voluntary liquidation.

This is a deeply disappointing outcome and not one that has been reached lightly. We know how much the ferry means to the local community.

We would like to thank everyone who has supported the ferry during this challenging time.