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

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

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  1. Train, line 55 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Stowmarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Stowmarket to Colchestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Town station to Waldegraves Caravan Parkbus bus 68 / ...
    2h 53m
    £38–69

  2. Bus, line 55 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Parkside to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus bus X20
    3. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Osborne Streetbus bus X20 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Town station to High Streetbus bus 55 / ...
    3h 21m
    £11–22

  3. Drive 55.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cambridge to West Merseacar car 55.2 mi
    1h 23m
    £14–20

  4. Train, bus, line 55 bus

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Ipswichtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Osborne Streetbus bus 93 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Osborne Street to High Streetbus bus 55
    3h 57m

  5. Line 12 bus, bus, line 43 bus, line 44 bus

    1. Take the bus from Fair Street to The Guineas Bus Stationbus bus 11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from The Guineas Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 312 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 43 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Streetbus bus 44 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Head Street to High Streetbus bus 55
    5h 29m
    £15–23

Cambridge to Mersea Island by train and bus

Calendar122Weekly Services
Duration2h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 83.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Parkside to High Street via Coach Station, Bus Interchange, Osborne Street, and Town station in around 3h 21m.

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