The average bus between Luton and Mersea Island takes 6h 1m and the fastest bus takes 4h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Luton 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 4 times a day between Luton and Mersea Island. The earliest departure is at 2:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Luton is at 1:35 PM which arrives into Mersea Island at 7:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 6h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 52m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Luton 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 Luton to Mersea Island. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Head Street station via Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
Luton to Mersea Island bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Luton Station Interchange.
Luton to Mersea Island bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Head Street station.
The distance between Luton and Mersea Island is 94.6 km. The road distance is 117 km.
You can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to High Street via Coach Station, Bus Interchange, and Head Street in around 5h 5m.