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

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Mersea Island is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 2h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guildford to Mersea Island is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Guildford and Mersea Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Guildford station to Mersea Island. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at High Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange and Town station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Guildford and Mersea Island?

No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Mersea Island. However, there are services departing from Guildford and arriving at Colchester Town via Waterloo station, Stratford (London) and Colchester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Guildford to Mersea Island?

The distance between Guildford and Mersea Island is 97 miles. The road distance is 89.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Guildford to Mersea Island without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £45 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Guildford to Mersea Island, including transfers.

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

Guildford to Mersea Island bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Guildford station.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Mersea Island train from?

Guildford to Mersea Island train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.

Train or bus from Guildford to Mersea Island?

The best way to get from Guildford to Mersea Island is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 55 bus, which costs and takes 5h 51m.

Where does the Guildford to Mersea Island bus arrive?

Guildford to Mersea Island bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Guildford to Mersea Island train arrive?

Guildford to Mersea Island train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Guildford to Mersea Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Guildford to Mersea Island is 89 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Guildford to Mersea Island.

Where can I stay near Mersea Island?

There are 887+ hotels available in Mersea Island.

Guildford to Mersea Island - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain Guildford - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 14m
£45–106
Drive 88.7 mi
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1. Drive from Guildford to West Merseacar 88.7 mi
2h 19m
£22–32
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 3bus Ra2
2. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Shenfieldtrain
3. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchestertrain
5h 23m
Bus, line 55 bus
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
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 51m

Guildford to Mersea Island by train, subway, and bus

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Distance: 96.8 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

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

You can take a train from Guildford to Waldegraves Caravan Park via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, Stratford (London), Colchester, Colchester Town, and Town station in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to High Street via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange, Osborne Street, and Town station in around 5h 51m.

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