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

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Mersea Island is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Margate to Mersea Island is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Mersea Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Mersea Island. However, there are services departing from Marine Terrace and arriving at High Street via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station and Head Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Mersea Island?

No, there is no direct train from Margate to Mersea Island. However, there are services departing from Margate and arriving at Colchester Town via Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford (London) and Colchester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Margate to Mersea Island?

The distance between Margate and Mersea Island is 145 miles. The road distance is 108.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Margate to Mersea Island without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Margate to Mersea Island, including transfers.

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

Margate to Mersea Island bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marine Terrace station.

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

Margate to Mersea Island train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.

Train or bus from Margate to Mersea Island?

The best way to get from Margate to Mersea Island is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus and line 100 bus and line 300 bus, which costs and takes 7h 29m.

Where does the Margate to Mersea Island bus arrive?

Margate to Mersea Island bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Margate to Mersea Island train arrive?

Margate to Mersea Island train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.

Can I drive from Margate to Mersea Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Mersea Island is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Margate to Mersea Island.

Where can I stay near Mersea Island?

There are 881+ hotels available in Mersea Island.

Margate to Mersea Island - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 100 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 15m
£71–140
Drive 108.1 mi
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1. Drive from Margate to Mersea Islandcar 108.1 mi
2h 4m
£27–38
Bus, line 100 bus, line 300 bus
1. Take the bus from Marine Terrace to Bus Stationbus 022
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus x80
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 100
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 300 / ...
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Head Streetbus 371 / ...
6. Take the bus from Head Street to High Streetbus 55
7h 29m

Margate to Mersea Island by train and bus

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3h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 144 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

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

You can take a train from Margate to Waldegraves Caravan Park via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford (London), Colchester, Colchester Town, and Town station in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marine Terrace to High Street via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Head Street in around 7h 29m.

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