The average bus between Margate and Mersea Island takes 14h 48m and the fastest bus takes 8h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Margate 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 twice daily between Margate and Mersea Island. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Mersea Island at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 14h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Margate 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 Margate to Mersea Island. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Mersea Island station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 48m.
Margate to Mersea Island bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marine Terrace station.
Margate to Mersea Island bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at High Street station.
The distance between Margate and Mersea Island is 53.9 km. The road distance is 253 km.
You can take a bus from Marine Terrace to High Street via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Head Street in around 7h 30m.