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

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

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  1. Train, line 55 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Harpenden to Farringdontrain train
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Town station to Waldegraves Caravan Parkbus bus 55 / ...
    2h 59m
    £45–63

  2. Drive  68.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Harpenden to West Merseacar car 68.3 mi
    1h 34m
    £18–25

  3. Train, line 55 bus via High Street

    1. Take the train from Harpenden to Farringdontrain train
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester Towntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Town station to High Streetbus bus 55 / ...
    3h 58m
    £45–61

Harpenden to Mersea Island by train, subway, and bus

Calendar142Weekly Services
Duration2h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 88.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Harpenden to Mersea Island. However, you can take the train to Farringdon, walk to Farringdon station, take the subway to Liverpool Street station, walk to London Liverpool Street, 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 drive from Harpenden to West Mersea in around 1h 34m.

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