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

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There are 3 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
    £63–109

  2. Ferry, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Southampton Central Station to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus bus
    3. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Brentwoodtrain train
    6h 27m
    £56–99

  3. Ferry, fly, 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 39m
    £108–511

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

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 125.9 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 Albion Place, 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 Chelmsford station via Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, Red Jet Terminal, Southampton Central Station, London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Heathrow Terminal 5, Brentwood, and Brentwood station in around 6h 27m.

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