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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 Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    4h 5m
    £70–127

  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 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus bus 717
    6h 48m
    £31–53

  3. Drive  162.3 mi

    1. Drive from Bournemouth to West Merseacar car 162.3 mi
    3h 30m
    £41–59

  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 17m
    £85–172

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Shenfieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Streetbus bus 371 / ...
    7h 4m
    £48–90

Bournemouth to Mersea Island by train, subway, and bus

Calendar233Weekly Services
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Mersea Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 174.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Waldegraves Caravan Park via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, Stratford (London), Colchester, Colchester Town, and Town station in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to High Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Railway Station, High Street, and Angel Court in around 6h 48m.

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