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

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There are 3 ways to get from Chelmsford to Cowes by train, ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

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    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 53m
    £63–109

  2. 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
    6h 39m
    £108–511

  3. Line 351 bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Cathedral to Brentwood stationbus bus 351
    2. Take the train from Brentwood to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    4. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 16m
    £71–148

London City Airport (LCY) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 126.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

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 Bargate WestQuay, walk to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the train to Stratford (London), walk to Stratford DLR Station, take the train to London City Airport DLR Station, walk to London City Airport (LCY) airport, fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, take the train to Southampton Central, walk to Central Station, take the bus to Bargate WestQuay, walk to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal.

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