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How to get fromBournemouth to Mersea Islandby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth to Mersea Island by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester Towntrain train London Liverpool Street - Colchester Town
    5h 2m
    £77–165

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    6h 41m
    £35–78

  3. Drive 162.3 mi

    1. Drive from Bournemouth to West Merseacar car 162.3 mi
    3h 30m
    £40–57

  4. Train via Reading

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Shenfieldtrain train
    4. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchester Towntrain train
    5h 34m
    £93–178

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Green Line Coach Stationbus bus Uk061
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester Towntrain train London Liverpool Street - Colchester Town
    7h 17m
    £42–81

Bournemouth to Mersea Island by train, subway, and bus

Calendar87Weekly Services
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 176 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to High Street via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, Stratford (London), Colchester Town, and Town station in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to High Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange, Osborne Street, and Town station in around 6h 41m.

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