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Southampton to Mersea Island buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Southampton and Mersea Island takes 9h 1m and the fastest bus takes 5h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Southampton 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.

9h 1m
Duration
165 mi
Distance
£29
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Southampton to Mersea Island bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Southampton and Mersea Island. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Mersea Island at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 9h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 22m • 4 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex7h 32m • 4 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex9h 1m • 4 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex9h 38m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex6h 2m • 4 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex7h 2m • 4 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex7h 2m • 4 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 38m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex7h 15m • 4 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex7h 15m • 4 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex9h 15m • 4 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex10h 41m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 42m • 4 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex7h 17m • 4 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex8h 5m • 4 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex8h 31m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 42m • 4 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex7h 17m • 4 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex8h 5m • 4 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex8h 31m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 42m • 4 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex7h 17m • 4 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex8h 5m • 4 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex8h 31m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 42m • 4 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex7h 17m • 4 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex8h 5m • 4 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex8h 31m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton 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.

Map of how to get from Southampton to Mersea Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 164.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Coach Station to High Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Railway Station, High Street, and Angel Court in around 6h 43m.

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