The average bus between Tilbury and Mersea Island takes 6h 21m and the fastest bus takes 4h 27m. The bus service runs several times per day from Tilbury 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 every 3 hours between Tilbury and Mersea Island. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tilbury is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Mersea Island at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 6h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Tilbury 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 Tilbury to Mersea Island. However, there are services departing from Tilbury station and arriving at Mersea Island station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
Tilbury to Mersea Island bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Calcutta Road station.
Tilbury to Mersea Island bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Head Street station.
The distance between Tilbury and Mersea Island is 53.9 km. The road distance is 104 km.
You can take a bus from Calcutta Road to High Street via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Head Street in around 4h 39m.