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How to get fromEssex to Mersea Islandby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train, line 55 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Witham (Essex) to Colchester Towntrain train London Liverpool Street - Colchester Town / ...
    2. Take the bus from Town station to Waldegraves Caravan Parkbus bus 68 / ...
    1h 3m
    £9–16

  2. Drive 20.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Essex to West Merseacar car 20.4 mi
    31 min
    £5–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Essex to West Merseataxi taxi 20.4 mi
    31 min
    £40–55

  4. Bus, line 55 bus

    1. Take the bus from Tye Green Post Office to Bus Interchangebus bus 38 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Osborne Streetbus bus X20 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Town station to High Streetbus bus 55 / ...
    2h 2m
    £7–9

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Head Streetbus bus X20
    2. Take the bus from Head Street to High Streetbus bus 55
    2h 16m
    £7–10

Essex to Mersea Island by train and bus

Calendar87Weekly Services
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£9Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Essex to Mersea Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 24 mi
  • Duration: 1h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Tye Green Post Office to High Street via Bus Interchange, Osborne Street, and Town station in around 2h 2m.

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