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

The cheapest way to get from Northampton to Mersea Island is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 2h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Northampton to Mersea Island is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Northampton and Mersea Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Northampton to Mersea Island. However, there are services departing from Northampton Bus Interchange and arriving at High Street via Golders Green Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange and Head Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Northampton and Mersea Island?

No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Mersea Island. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Colchester Town via Euston station, London Liverpool Street and Colchester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

How far is it from Northampton to Mersea Island?

The distance between Northampton and Mersea Island is 132 miles. The road distance is 103 miles.

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

The best way to get from Northampton to Mersea Island without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Northampton to Mersea Island, including transfers.

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

Northampton to Mersea Island bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Northampton Bus Interchange station.

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

Northampton to Mersea Island train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.

Train or bus from Northampton to Mersea Island?

The best way to get from Northampton to Mersea Island is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £55 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Northampton to Mersea Island bus arrive?

Northampton to Mersea Island bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Golders Green Station.

Where does the Northampton to Mersea Island train arrive?

Northampton to Mersea Island train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Northampton to Mersea Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Northampton to Mersea Island is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Northampton to Mersea Island.

Where can I stay near Mersea Island?

There are 882+ hotels available in Mersea Island.

Northampton to Mersea Island - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Northampton to London Eustontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 19m
£52–114
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Golders Green Stationbus 440
2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Head Streetbus X20
5h 46m
£24–54
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukn31
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester Towntrain London Liverpool Street - Colchester Town
4h 51m
£45–105
Drive 102.4 mi
1. Drive from Northampton to West Merseacar 102.4 mi
2h 12m
£25–36
Train via High Street
1. Take the train from Northampton to London Eustontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester Towntrain London Liverpool Street - Colchester Town
4h 40m
£52–110

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Distance: 130.9 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a train from Northampton to Waldegraves Caravan Park via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, London Liverpool Street, Colchester, Colchester Town, and Town station in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to High Street via Golders Green Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange, and Head Street in around 5h 46m.

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