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

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There are 6 ways to get from Ilford to Mersea Island by train, bus, car, or taxi

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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 68 / ...
    1h 59m
    £28–55

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U to Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BAbus bus Uk007
    4h 12m
    £10–16

  3. Line 351 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Brentwood station to Bus Stationbus bus 351
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Head Streetbus bus 371 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Head Street to High Streetbus bus 55
    3h 43m
    £14–25

  4. Drive 48.8 mi

    1. Drive from Ilford to West Merseacar car 48.8 mi
    1h 5m
    £12–18

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ilford to West Merseataxi taxi 48.8 mi
    1h 5m
    £110–150

  6. Train, line 68 bus

    1. Take the train from Ilford to Shenfieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Groves Close to High Streetbus bus 68
    2h 48m
    £26–49

Ilford to Mersea Island by train and bus

Calendar291Weekly Services
Duration1h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 61.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 59m

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

You can take a train from Ilford to High Street via Brentwood, Brentwood station, Bus Station, and Head Street in around 3h 43m.

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