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Bournemouth to Mersea Island buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bournemouth and Mersea Island takes 9h 47m and the fastest bus takes 5h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bournemouth to Mersea Island. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 47m
Duration
191 mi
Distance
£37
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus bus 717
6h 48m
£31–53

Bournemouth to Mersea Island bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Bournemouth and Mersea Island. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Mersea Island at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 9h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex11h 36m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 17m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex7h 57m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex8h 55m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex9h 6m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 57m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex7h 27m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex9h 7m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 47m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex7h 10m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex7h 40m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex10h 20m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex9h • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 52m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex9h 25m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex9h 6m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex9h 23m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 52m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex9h 25m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex9h 6m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex9h 23m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 52m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex9h 25m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex9h 6m • 4 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex9h 23m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth to Mersea Island? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Mersea Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 190.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 47m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Mersea Island, England?

You can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to High Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Railway Station, High Street, and Angel Court in around 6h 48m.

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