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

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

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  1. Train, line 55 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Town station to Waldegraves Caravan Parkbus bus 68 / ...
    2h 57m
    £58–118

  2. Drive 79.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kent to West Merseacar car 79.5 mi
    1h 36m
    £20–28

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U to Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BAbus bus Uk007
    5h 14m
    £37–71

  4. Train, line 68 bus

    1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Groves Close to High Streetbus bus 68
    4h 20m
    £56–112

  5. Train, line 208 bus, line 108 bus, bus, line 55 bus

    1. Take the train from Lenham to Bromley Southtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bromley South Station to Lewisham Centrebus bus 208
    3. Take the bus from Lewisham Centre to Stratford City Bus Stationbus bus 108
    4. Take the bus from London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U to Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BAbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Osborne Street to High Streetbus bus 55
    6h 51m
    £31–130

Kent to Mersea Island by train and bus

Calendar268Weekly Services
Duration2h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Kent to Mersea Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 119.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Kent to Mersea Island. However, you can take the train to Ashford International, 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 68 bus to Waldegraves Caravan Park. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Loder Close to High Street via Ashford International station, Ashford International, Stratford International, London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U, Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BA, and Town station in around 5h 14m.

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