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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Mersea Island is to bus which costs £24 - £55 and takes 5h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Mersea Island is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Mersea Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Mersea Island. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at High Street via Coach Station, Bus Interchange and Head Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Mersea Island?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Mersea Island. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Colchester Town via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Liverpool Street and Colchester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Leicester to Mersea Island?

The distance between Leicester and Mersea Island is 164 miles. The road distance is 124.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Mersea Island without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £75 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Leicester to Mersea Island, including transfers.

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

Leicester to Mersea Island bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

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

Leicester to Mersea Island train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Mersea Island?

The best way to get from Leicester to Mersea Island is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £55 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Leicester to Mersea Island bus arrive?

Leicester to Mersea Island bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Leicester to Mersea Island train arrive?

Leicester to Mersea Island train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Mersea Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Mersea Island is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Leicester to Mersea Island.

Where can I stay near Mersea Island?

There are 1059+ hotels available in Mersea Island.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 8m
£79–131
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Head Streetbus X20
5h 10m
£24–53
Drive 123.6 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to West Merseacar 123.6 mi
2h 40m
£31–44
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Head Streetbus X20
5h 9m
£73–102

Leicester to Mersea Island by train, subway, and bus

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3h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 163 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Waldegraves Caravan Park via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, London Liverpool Street, Colchester, Colchester Town, and Town station in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to High Street via Coach Station, Bus Interchange, and Head Street in around 5h 10m.

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