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How to get fromChelmsford to Cowesby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Chelmsford to Cowes by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3h 38m
    £65–146

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 032
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 20m
    £39–78

  3. Train, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane LCY - SOU
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 10m
    £101–471

  4. Train, ferry via Reading

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 47m
    £83–147

Chelmsford to Cowes by train, subway, bus, and ferry

Calendar218Weekly Services
Duration3h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 125.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Cowes, England?

There is no direct connection from Chelmsford to Cowes. However, you can take the train to Stratford (London), walk to Stratford station, take the subway to Waterloo Station, walk to London Waterloo Station, take the train to Southampton Central, walk to Central Station, take the bus to Red Jet Terminal, walk to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Marlands, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 6h 20m.

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