The average bus between Mersea Island and Harwich takes 3h 52m and the fastest bus takes 2h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Mersea Island to Harwich. 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 every 3 hours between Mersea Island and Harwich. The earliest departure is at 7:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mersea Island is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Harwich at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Osborne Street and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 37m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Mersea Island to Harwich? 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 Mersea Island to Harwich. However, there are services departing from Mersea Island station and arriving at Harwich station via Osborne Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
Mersea Island to Harwich bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from High Street station.
Mersea Island to Harwich bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Mayflower Avenue station.
The distance between Mersea Island and Harwich is 29 km. The road distance is 56 km.
You can take a bus from High Street to Mayflower Avenue via Osborne Street and Stanwell Street in around 2h 41m.