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

The cheapest way to get from Mersea Island to Dover is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mersea Island to Dover is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Mersea Island and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Mersea Island to Dover. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Pencester Road via Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BA, Stratford City Bus Station, Lewisham Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Mersea Island and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Mersea Island to Dover. However, there are services departing from Colchester Town and arriving at Dover Priory via Stratford DLR Station and Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Mersea Island to Dover?

The distance between Mersea Island and Dover is 132 miles. The road distance is 108.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mersea Island to Dover without a car is to line 68 bus and train which takes 3h 17m and costs £60 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Mersea Island to Dover, including transfers.

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

Mersea Island to Dover bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BA station.

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

Mersea Island to Dover train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester Town station.

Train or bus from Mersea Island to Dover?

The best way to get from Mersea Island to Dover is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £120 and takes 7h 47m.

Where does the Mersea Island to Dover bus arrive?

Mersea Island to Dover bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U station.

Where does the Mersea Island to Dover train arrive?

Mersea Island to Dover train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Mersea Island to Dover?

Yes, the driving distance between Mersea Island to Dover is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Mersea Island to Dover.

Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 1168+ hotels available in Dover.

Mersea Island to Dover - 5 ways to travel via train, line 68 bus, bus, and car

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

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Line 68 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Waldegraves Caravan Park to Bruff Closebus 68
2. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
3h 17m
£61–126
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BA to London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop Ubus Uk007
2. Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
7h 47m
£23–120
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus 371 / ...
2. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
4h 35m
£52–107
Drive 107.6 mi
1. Drive from West Mersea to Dovercar 107.6 mi
2h 5m
£27–38
Train
1. Take the train from Colchester Town to Stratford (London)train Colchester Town - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 8m
£62–126

Mersea Island to Dover by bus, foot, and train

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3h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 130.8 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Waldegraves Caravan Park to Dover Priory via Osborne Street, Colchester Town, Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Pencester Road via Osborne Street, Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BA, London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U, Stratford City Bus Station, Lewisham Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 47m.

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