How to travel from Isle of Wight to Chelmsford, United Kingdom
The distance between Isle of Wight and Chelmsford is around 210km (131 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 3hrs.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Isle of Wight to Chelmsford by ferry, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chelmsford → Isle of Wight if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the train to London Waterloo and then to Chelmsford.
- Duration3h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£71($84)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then drive to Chelmsford.
- Duration3hrs
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£51($60)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Wight and Chelmsford
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isle of Wight to Chelmsford by ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around £51 ($60) and will take around 3hrs.
The distance between Isle of Wight and Chelmsford is around 210km (131 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 173km (107 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Isle of Wight and Chelmsford by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Wight to Chelmsford is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £51 ($60).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Wight and Chelmsford is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around £51 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isle of Wight and Chelmsford. We recommend that you take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then drive to Chelmsford. instead which will take 3hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Wight and Chelmsford. We recommend that you take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then drive to Chelmsford. instead which will take 3hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isle of Wight to Chelmsford. We recommend that you take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the train to London Waterloo and then to Chelmsford. instead which will take 3h 10m.
The closest major airport to Chelmsford is London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) which is approximately 22km (14 miles) from Chelmsford. London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) and Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Isle of Wight to Chelmsford. We recommend that you take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the train to London Waterloo and then to Chelmsford. instead which will take 3h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Wight to Chelmsford is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £71 ($84).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Wight and Chelmsford
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 3h 10m | £71($84) | once daily | 210km (131 miles) |
| Ferry to Eastern Docks, Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, train | 4h 25m | £55($65) | hourly | 223km (139 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 4h 10m | £64($76) | hourly | 210km (131 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 3hrs | £51($60) | hourly | 217km (135 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isle of Wight and Chelmsford
Train operators
South Western Railway
Greater Anglia
London Overground
Ferry operators
Red Funnel
Wightlink
Bus companies
Bluestar
London Buses
Airports near Chelmsford
The following major airports near Chelmsford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Distance
- 22km (14 miles) from Chelmsford
London City Airport (LCY)
- Distance
- 39km (24 miles) from Chelmsford
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
- Distance
- 56km (35 miles) from Chelmsford