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

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Mersea Island is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Mersea Island is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Croydon and Mersea Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Croydon to Mersea Island. However, there are services departing from Hogarth Crescent and arriving at High Street via London Eye, Coach Station, Bus Interchange and Town station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Croydon to Mersea Island?

The distance between Croydon and Mersea Island is 77 miles. The road distance is 68.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Croydon to Mersea Island without a car is to train and line 55 bus which takes 2h 23m and costs £35 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Croydon to Mersea Island, including transfers.

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

Croydon to Mersea Island bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Hogarth Crescent station.

Where does the Croydon to Mersea Island bus arrive?

Croydon to Mersea Island bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Waterloo Station / Tenison Way.

Can I drive from Croydon to Mersea Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to Mersea Island is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Croydon to Mersea Island.

Where can I stay near Mersea Island?

There are 883+ hotels available in Mersea Island.

Croydon to Mersea Island - 4 ways to travel via train, line 55 bus, bus

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

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Train, line 55 bus
best
1. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the bus from Town station to Waldegraves Caravan Parkbus 55 / ...
2h 23m
£36–78
Bus, line 55 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hogarth Crescent to Waterloo Station / Tenison Waybus N68
2. Take the bus from London Eye to Coach Stationbus A8
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus X20
4. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Osborne Streetbus X20 / ...
5. Take the bus from Town station to High Streetbus 55 / ...
5h 14m
£16–30
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hogarth Crescent to Elephant & Castle / Newington Causewaybus 468
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester Towntrain London Liverpool Street - Colchester Town
4h 19m
£30–74
Drive 67.9 mi
1. Drive from Croydon to West Merseacar 67.9 mi
1h 38m
£17–24

Croydon to Mersea Island by train, subway, and bus

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2h 23mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 76.4 mi
Duration: 2h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Hogarth Crescent to High Street via Waterloo Station / Tenison Way, London Eye, Coach Station, Bus Interchange, Osborne Street, and Town station in around 5h 14m.

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