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

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There are 6 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 30m
    £64–146

  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 57m
    £39–78

  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
    6h 59m
    £105–401

  4. Ferry, train via Reading

    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 Liverpool Street Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain train
    4h 35m
    £82–148

  5. Ferry, train #2

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Stratford (London)train train
    4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train
    5h 29m
    £72–158

  6. 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 53m
    £87–310

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

Calendar228Weekly Services
Duration3h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£64Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 125.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

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 Red Jet Terminal, take the bus to Central Station, 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 London Stansted Airport (STN) in around 5h 57m.

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