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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Grimsby Town to Doncastertrain train
    2. Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain train
    6h 6m
    £88–165

  2. Drive 156.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grimsby to West Merseacar car 156.9 mi
    3h 32m
    £39–56

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Yarborough Hotel to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 151
    2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 777
    8h 41m
    £42–96

  4. Train via Stowmarket

    1. Take the train from Grimsby Town to Doncastertrain train
    2. Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Stowmarkettrain train
    4. Take the train from Stowmarket to Colchestertrain train
    6h 23m
    £87–166

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Grimsby Town to Lincoln Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain train
    7h 16m
    £89–171

Grimsby to Mersea Island by train and bus

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 236.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a train from Grimsby Town to Waldegraves Caravan Park via Doncaster, Peterborough, Colchester, Colchester Town, and Town station in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yarborough Hotel to High Street via St Margaret's Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange, Osborne Street, and Town station in around 8h 41m.

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