Reading to Mersea Island Buses

Reading to Mersea Island buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Reading and Mersea Island takes 7h 52m and the fastest bus takes 4h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading 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.

7h 52m
Duration: 127 mi
Distance: £49
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus 717

5h 38m

£43–61

Reading to Mersea Island bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Reading and Mersea Island. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Mersea Island at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 2 and take an average of 7h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

9:45 AM → 4:50 PM
7h 5m • 4 changes
11:45 AM → 6:46 PM
7h 1m • 4 changes
1:25 PM → 8:53 PM
7h 28m • 4 changes
6:03 PM → 7:14 AM
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13h 11m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:17 AM
4h 52m • 4 changes
8:01 AM → 2:17 PM
6h 16m • 4 changes
9:45 AM → 4:50 PM
7h 5m • 4 changes
11:45 AM → 6:46 PM
7h 1m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:17 AM
4h 52m • 4 changes
8:01 AM → 2:17 PM
6h 16m • 4 changes
9:45 AM → 4:50 PM
7h 5m • 4 changes
11:45 AM → 6:46 PM
7h 1m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:17 AM
4h 52m • 4 changes
8:01 AM → 2:17 PM
6h 16m • 4 changes
9:45 AM → 4:50 PM
7h 5m • 4 changes
11:45 AM → 6:46 PM
7h 1m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:17 AM
4h 52m • 4 changes
8:05 AM → 2:17 PM
6h 12m • 4 changes
9:44 AM → 5:17 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
1:23 PM → 6:17 PM
4h 54m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:27 AM → 12:30 PM
6h 3m • 4 changes
7:57 AM → 2:30 PM
6h 33m • 4 changes
9:57 AM → 6:30 PM
8h 33m • 4 changes
12:56 PM → 8:30 PM
7h 34m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:17 AM
4h 52m • 4 changes
8:01 AM → 2:17 PM
6h 16m • 4 changes
9:45 AM → 4:50 PM
7h 5m • 4 changes
11:45 AM → 6:46 PM
7h 1m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading 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.

Reading to Mersea Island buses

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Reading to Mersea Island bus times

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

9:45 AM → 4:50 PM

11:45 AM → 6:46 PM

1:25 PM → 8:53 PM

6:03 PM → 7:14 AMArrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:17 AM

8:01 AM → 2:17 PM

9:45 AM → 4:50 PM

11:45 AM → 6:46 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:17 AM

8:01 AM → 2:17 PM

9:45 AM → 4:50 PM

11:45 AM → 6:46 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:17 AM

8:01 AM → 2:17 PM

9:45 AM → 4:50 PM

11:45 AM → 6:46 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:17 AM

8:05 AM → 2:17 PM

9:44 AM → 5:17 PM

1:23 PM → 6:17 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:27 AM → 12:30 PM

7:57 AM → 2:30 PM

9:57 AM → 6:30 PM

12:56 PM → 8:30 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:17 AM

8:01 AM → 2:17 PM

9:45 AM → 4:50 PM

11:45 AM → 6:46 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Reading, England and Mersea Island, England?

Bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2

Bus trips from Reading

Bus trips to Mersea Island

Alternative transport options

6:03 PM → 7:14 AM
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