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Loughton to Mersea Island buses

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The average bus between Loughton and Mersea Island takes 7h 22m and the fastest bus takes 4h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Loughton 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.

7h 22m
Duration
67 mi
Distance
£14
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Line 18 bus, bus, line 371 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Forest Road to Railway Stationbus bus 18C / ...
  2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Four Wantzbus bus 20 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Four Wantz to Retail Marketbus bus 46
  4. Take the bus from Cathedral to High Streetbus bus 371 / ...
  5. Take the bus from Angel Court to High Streetbus bus 55 / ...
4h 23m
£12–17

Loughton to Mersea Island bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Loughton and Mersea Island. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Loughton is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Mersea Island at 11:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Railway Station and take an average of 7h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Central ConnectCentral ConnectStephensons of EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex12h 31m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Central ConnectCentral ConnectStephensons of EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 3m • 4 changes

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    Central ConnectCentral ConnectStephensons of EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 5m • 4 changes

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    Central ConnectCentral ConnectStephensons of EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 41m • 4 changes

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    Central ConnectCentral ConnectStephensons of EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 36m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Central ConnectCentral ConnectStephensons of EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 3m • 4 changes

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    Central ConnectCentral ConnectStephensons of EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 5m • 4 changes

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    Central ConnectCentral ConnectStephensons of EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 41m • 4 changes

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    Central ConnectCentral ConnectStephensons of EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 36m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Central ConnectCentral ConnectFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex7h 1m • 4 changes

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    Central ConnectCentral ConnectFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 1m • 4 changes

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    Central ConnectCentral ConnectFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 36m • 4 changes

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    Central ConnectCentral ConnectFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 37m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Central ConnectCentral ConnectFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex15h 11m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Central ConnectCentral ConnectFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 3m • 4 changes

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    Central ConnectCentral ConnectFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 5m • 4 changes

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    Central ConnectCentral ConnectFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 33m • 4 changes

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    Central ConnectCentral ConnectFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 36m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Central ConnectCentral ConnectFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 3m • 4 changes

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    Central ConnectCentral ConnectFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 5m • 4 changes

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    Central ConnectCentral ConnectFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 33m • 4 changes

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    Central ConnectCentral ConnectFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 36m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Loughton 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 Loughton to Mersea Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 66.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Loughton, Essex, England and Mersea Island, England?

You can take a bus from Forest Road to High Street via Railway Station, Four Wantz, Retail Market, Cathedral, High Street, and Angel Court in around 4h 23m.

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