The average bus between South Benfleet and Mersea Island takes 4h 38m and the fastest bus takes 3h 35m. There is a bus service every few hours from South Benfleet 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 hourly between South Benfleet and Mersea Island. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Benfleet is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Mersea Island at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Railway Station and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 36m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from South Benfleet 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 South Benfleet to Mersea Island. However, there are services departing from South Benfleet station and arriving at Mersea Island station via High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
South Benfleet to Mersea Island bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.
South Benfleet to Mersea Island bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at High Street station.
The distance between South Benfleet and Mersea Island is 37.2 km. The road distance is 90 km.
You can take a bus from Kents Hill Road to High Street via Railway Station, Bus Station, High Street, and Angel Court in around 3h 48m.