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

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There are 4 ways to get from Canterbury to Mersea Island by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 55 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Town station to Waldegraves Caravan Parkbus bus 55 / ...
    3h 12m
    £59–101

  2. Drive  93.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Canterbury to West Merseacar car 93.3 mi
    1h 48m
    £24–34

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Stratford - Montfichet Road to Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BAbus bus Uk007
    5h 4m
    £41–71

  4. Train, line 55 bus via High Street

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester Towntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Town station to High Streetbus bus 55 / ...
    4h 9m
    £59–104

Canterbury to Mersea Island by train and bus

Calendar139Weekly Services
Duration3h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 123.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Canterbury to Mersea Island. However, you can take the train to Stratford International, walk to Stratford International DLR Station, take the train to Stratford DLR Station, walk to Stratford (London), take the train to Colchester, take the train to Colchester Town, walk to Town station, then take the line 55 bus to Waldegraves Caravan Park. Alternatively, you can take a train from Canterbury West to High Street via Stratford International, London Stratford - Montfichet Road, Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BA, and Town station in around 5h 4m.

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