What is the cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Mersea Island?

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Mersea Island is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 6h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Mersea Island?

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Mersea Island is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Mersea Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Mersea Island. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at High Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange and Town station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Mersea Island?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Mersea Island. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Colchester Town via Waterloo station, Stratford (London) and Colchester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Mersea Island?

The distance between Bournemouth and Mersea Island is 175 miles. The road distance is 163.3 miles.

How do I travel from Bournemouth to Mersea Island without a car?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Mersea Island without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £70 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Bournemouth to Mersea Island?

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Bournemouth to Mersea Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Mersea Island bus from?

Bournemouth to Mersea Island bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Mersea Island train from?

Bournemouth to Mersea Island train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Mersea Island?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Mersea Island is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 6h 56m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Mersea Island bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Mersea Island bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Mersea Island train arrive?

Bournemouth to Mersea Island train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Mersea Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Mersea Island is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Bournemouth to Mersea Island.

Where can I stay near Mersea Island?

There are 1052+ hotels available in Mersea Island.

Bournemouth to Mersea Island - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Bournemouth to Mersea Island by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
4h 6m
£74–165
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
6h 56m
£35–79
Drive 162.3 mi
1. Drive from Bournemouth to West Merseacar 162.3 mi
3h 30m
£40–58
Train via High Street
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester Towntrain London Liverpool Street - Colchester Town
5h 3m
£74–163
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Shenfieldtrain
4. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchester Towntrain
5h 37m
£90–182
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Green Line Coach Stationbus Uk061
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester Towntrain London Liverpool Street - Colchester Town
7h 41m
£41–74

Bournemouth to Mersea Island by train, subway, and bus

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4h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 174.4 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

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 6m. 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 56m.

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