The average bus between Leigh-on-Sea and Mersea Island takes 4h 18m and the fastest bus takes 3h 32m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leigh-on-Sea 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 5 times a day between Leigh-on-Sea and Mersea Island. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leigh-on-Sea is at 6:27 PM which arrives into Mersea Island at 10:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Retail Market and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Leigh-on-Sea 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 Leigh-on-Sea to Mersea Island. However, there are services departing from Leigh-on-Sea station and arriving at Mersea Island station via Retail Market. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Leigh-on-Sea to Mersea Island bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Belton Way East station.
Leigh-on-Sea to Mersea Island bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Osborne Street station.
The distance between Leigh-on-Sea and Mersea Island is 33.8 km. The road distance is 92 km.
You can take a bus from Belton Way East to High Street via Retail Market, Cathedral, Osborne Street, and Town station in around 3h 33m.