The average bus between Oxford and Mersea Island takes 12h 18m and the fastest bus takes 11h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Oxford 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 Oxford and Mersea Island. The earliest departure is at 7:21 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Oxford is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Mersea Island at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 12h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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11h 2m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Oxford 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 Oxford to Mersea Island. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Mersea Island station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.
Oxford to Mersea Island bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, depart from Queens Lane station.
Oxford to Mersea Island bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Oxford and Mersea Island is 151.8 km. The road distance is 235 km.
You can take a bus from Queens Lane to High Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange, Osborne Street, and Town station in around 6h 11m.