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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Shenfieldtrain train Elizabeth
    2. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchester Towntrain train London Liverpool Street - Colchester Town
    3h 41m
    £39–75

  2. Line 75 bus, line 108 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hogarth Crescent to Lewisham Centrebus bus 75
    2. Take the bus from Lewisham Centre to Stratford City Bus Stationbus bus 108
    3. Take the bus from London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U to Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BAbus bus
    5h 53m
    £11–90

  3. Bus, train, line 68 bus

    1. Take the bus from Hogarth Crescent to Elephant & Castle / Newington Causewaybus bus 468
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Groves Close to High Streetbus bus 68
    3h 52m
    £30–68

  4. Drive 67.9 mi

    1. Drive from Croydon to West Merseacar car 67.9 mi
    1h 38m
    £17–24

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hogarth Crescent to Waterloo Station / Tenison Waybus bus N68
    2. Take the bus from London Eye to Coach Stationbus bus A8
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus bus X20
    4. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Head Streetbus bus X20
    5. Take the bus from Head Street to High Streetbus bus 55
    5h 17m
    £15–31

Croydon to Mersea Island by train and bus

Calendar82Weekly Services
Duration3h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 75.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

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

You can take a train from East Croydon to Waldegraves Caravan Park via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, Shenfield, Colchester Town, and Town station in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hogarth Crescent to High Street via Waterloo Station / Tenison Way, London Eye, Coach Station, Bus Interchange, and Head Street in around 5h 17m.

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