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

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There are 3 ways to get from Gravesend to Mersea Island by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, line 55 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    2. Take the bus from Town station to Waldegraves Caravan Parkbus bus 55 / ...
    2h 10m
    £36–60

  2. Drive  57.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gravesend to West Merseacar car 57.7 mi
    1h 17m
    £15–21

  3. Taxi, line 200 bus, line 300 bus, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Gravesend to Tilbury Town Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Tilbury Town Station to Bus Stationbus bus 200
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 300 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Streetbus bus 371 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Angel Court to High Streetbus bus 55 / ...
    4h 51m
    £89–108

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  • Distance: 78 mi
  • Duration: 2h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Gravesend to Mersea Island. However, you can take the train to Stratford International, walk to Stratford International DLR Station, take the train to Stratford DLR Station, walk to Stratford (London), take the train to Colchester, take the train to Colchester Town, walk to Town station, then take the line 55 bus to Waldegraves Caravan Park. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Tilbury Town Station, take the line 200 bus to Bus Station, take the line 300 bus to Bus Station, take the bus to High Street, walk to Angel Court, then take the bus to High Street.

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