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How to get fromCowes to Chelmsfordby ferry, train, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Cowes to Chelmsford by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train
    3h 24m
    £64–141

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 032
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    5h 56m
    £40–83

  3. Ferry, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane SOU - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train
    7h
    £105–421

  4. Ferry, train, line 351 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    4. Take the train from London Paddington to Brentwoodtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Brentwood station to Chelmsford stationbus bus 351
    5h 6m
    £74–143

  5. Ferry, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane SOU - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train
    6h 28m
    £87–325

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

Calendar254Weekly Services
Duration3h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£64Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 125.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Cowes to Chelmsford. However, you can take the ferry to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, walk to Bargate WestQuay, take the bus to ASDA & Marlands, walk to Southampton Central, take the train to London Waterloo, walk to Waterloo station, take the subway to Stratford station, walk to Stratford (London), then take the train to Chelmsford. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Bus Station via Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, Red Jet Terminal, ASDA & Marlands, Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Coach Station in around 5h 56m.

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