The average bus between Mersea Island and Ipswich takes 3h 2m and the fastest bus takes 1h 32m. The bus service runs several times per day from Mersea Island to Ipswich. 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 4 hours between Mersea Island and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mersea Island is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 7:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 9m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Mersea Island to Ipswich? 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 Ipswich. However, there are services departing from High Street station and arriving at Railway Station via Osborne Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Mersea Island to Ipswich bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from High Street station.
Mersea Island to Ipswich bus services, operated by Ipswich Buses, arrive at Railway Station.
The distance between Mersea Island and Ipswich is 33.8 km. The road distance is 41 km.
You can take a bus from High Street to Railway Station via Osborne Street in around 2h 40m.