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

The cheapest way to get from Carterton to Mersea Island is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £27 - £45 and takes 7h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carterton to Mersea Island is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Carterton and Mersea Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Carterton to Mersea Island. However, there are services departing from Crossroads and arriving at High Street via Gloucester Green Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Railway Station and Angel Court. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Carterton and Mersea Island?

No, there is no direct train from Carterton to Mersea Island. However, there are services departing from Hanborough and arriving at Colchester Town via London Paddington and Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

How far is it from Carterton to Mersea Island?

The distance between Carterton and Mersea Island is 150 miles. The road distance is 132.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carterton to Mersea Island without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 36m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Carterton to Mersea Island, including transfers.

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

Carterton to Mersea Island bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.

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

Carterton to Mersea Island train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Hanborough station.

Train or bus from Carterton to Mersea Island?

The best way to get from Carterton to Mersea Island is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which takes 7h 41m and costs £27 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £130 and takes 6h 17m.

Where does the Carterton to Mersea Island bus arrive?

Carterton to Mersea Island bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Carterton to Mersea Island train arrive?

Carterton to Mersea Island train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Carterton to Mersea Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Carterton to Mersea Island is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Carterton to Mersea Island.

Where can I stay near Mersea Island?

There are 1048+ hotels available in Mersea Island.

Carterton to Mersea Island - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Crossroads to Railway Stationbus S2
2. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
4h 36m
£62–111
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Lhr / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus 717
7h 41m
£27–44
Drive 131.6 mi
1. Drive from Carterton to West Merseacar 131.6 mi
2h 37m
£33–48
Train
1. Take the train from Hanborough to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Shenfieldtrain
3. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchester Towntrain
6h 17m
£71–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Crossroads to George Streetbus S1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 737
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus X20
4. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Head Streetbus X20 / ...
5. Take the bus from Angel Court to High Streetbus 55 / ...
8h 27m
£27–41

Carterton to Mersea Island by bus and train

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Distance: 149.2 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Crossroads to High Street via George Street, Gloucester Green Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Railway Station, High Street, and Angel Court in around 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Crossroads to Waldegraves Caravan Park via Bus Garage, Hanborough Station, Hanborough, London Paddington, Shenfield, Colchester Town, and Town station in around 6h 17m.

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