What is the cheapest way to get from Eastbourne to West Mersea?

The cheapest way to get from Eastbourne to West Mersea is to bus which costs £15 - £23 and takes 8h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Eastbourne to West Mersea?

The fastest way to get from Eastbourne to West Mersea is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Eastbourne and West Mersea?

No, there is no direct bus from Eastbourne to West Mersea. However, there are services departing from Gildredge Road and arriving at Melrose Rd via Gatwick Airport South Terminal, London Stratford - Montfichet Road and Town station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Eastbourne and West Mersea?

No, there is no direct train from Eastbourne to West Mersea. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne and arriving at Colchester Town via East Croydon, Farringdon Without and Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Eastbourne to West Mersea?

The distance between Eastbourne and West Mersea is 133 miles. The road distance is 105.6 miles.

How do I travel from Eastbourne to West Mersea without a car?

The best way to get from Eastbourne to West Mersea without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £65 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Eastbourne to West Mersea?

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Eastbourne to West Mersea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Eastbourne to West Mersea bus from?

Eastbourne to West Mersea bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Gildredge Road station.

Where do I catch the Eastbourne to West Mersea train from?

Eastbourne to West Mersea train services, operated by Southern, depart from Eastbourne station.

Train or bus from Eastbourne to West Mersea?

The best way to get from Eastbourne to West Mersea is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £23 and takes 8h 37m.

Where does the Eastbourne to West Mersea bus arrive?

Eastbourne to West Mersea bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Gatwick South Terminal station.

Where does the Eastbourne to West Mersea train arrive?

Eastbourne to West Mersea train services, operated by Southern, arrive at East Croydon station.

Can I drive from Eastbourne to West Mersea?

Yes, the driving distance between Eastbourne to West Mersea is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Eastbourne to West Mersea.

Where can I stay near West Mersea?

There are 834+ hotels available in West Mersea.

Eastbourne to West Mersea - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Eastbourne to West Mersea by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to East Croydontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Shenfieldtrain
3. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchester Towntrain
5h 15m
£65–113
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Gatwick South Terminalbus 500
2. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to London Stratford - Montfichet Roadbus
3. Take the bus from London Stratford - Montfichet Road to Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BAbus
8h 37m
£15–23
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cornfield Road to Brighton Stationbus 12X / ...
2. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the bus from London Stratford - Montfichet Road to Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BAbus
7h 23m
£47–65
Drive 105 mi
1. Drive from Eastbourne to West Merseacar 105 mi
2h 16m
£26–38

Eastbourne to West Mersea by train and bus

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Distance: 131.8 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Eastbourne, England and West Mersea, England?

You can take a train from Eastbourne to Barfield Rd via East Croydon, Farringdon, Farringdon Without, Shenfield, Colchester Town, and Town station in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gildredge Road to Melrose Rd via Gatwick South Terminal, Gatwick Airport South Terminal, London Stratford - Montfichet Road, Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BA, and Town station in around 8h 37m.

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