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Harwich to Mersea Island buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Harwich and Mersea Island takes 2h 29m and the fastest bus takes 1h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Harwich 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.

2h 29m
Duration
34 mi
Distance
£9
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 55 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Mayflower Avenue to Stanwell Streetbus bus 104
  2. Take the bus from Town station to High Streetbus bus 55 / ...
2h 7m
£7–10

Harwich to Mersea Island bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Harwich and Mersea Island. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harwich is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Mersea Island at 10:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Stanwell Street and take an average of 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 11m • 1 change

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    Hedingham & ChambersFirst Essex3h 2m • 1 change

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    Hedingham & ChambersFirst Essex12h 14m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 55m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 46m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 16m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 55m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 46m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 16m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 55m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 46m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 16m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 55m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 46m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 16m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 55m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 46m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 16m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Harwich 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 Harwich to Mersea Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 33.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Mayflower Avenue to High Street via Stanwell Street and Town station in around 2h 7m.

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