The average bus between Harpenden and Mersea Island takes 14h 52m and the fastest bus takes 11h 26m. There is at least one bus per day from Harpenden 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 once daily between Harpenden and Mersea Island. The earliest departure is at 7:48 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Harpenden is at 8:53 PM which arrives into Mersea Island at 10:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Hatfield station and take an average of 14h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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11h 26m • 4 changes
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13h 14m • 4 changes
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11h 26m • 4 changes
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13h 14m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Harpenden to Mersea Island. However, there are services departing from Harpenden station and arriving at Mersea Island station via Hatfield station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 52m.
Harpenden to Mersea Island bus services, operated by Uno, depart from Old Cock Inn station.
Harpenden to Mersea Island bus services, operated by Uno, arrive at High Street station.
The distance between Harpenden and Mersea Island is 90 km. The road distance is 140 km.
You can take a bus from Old Cock Inn to High Street via Hatfield station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange, Osborne Street, and Town station in around 5h 9m.