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.
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.




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9h 23m • 4 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth to Mersea Island. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Mersea Island station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.
Bournemouth to Mersea Island bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Bournemouth to Mersea Island bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Railway Station.
The distance between Bournemouth and Mersea Island is 229.6 km. The road distance is 307 km.
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.