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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Mersea Island is to bus which costs £26 - £50 and takes 6h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Mersea Island is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Mersea Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford to Mersea Island. However, there are services departing from Queens Lane and arriving at High Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange and Town station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Mersea Island?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Mersea Island. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Colchester Town via London Paddington, Stratford (London) and Colchester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Oxford to Mersea Island?

The distance between Oxford and Mersea Island is 131 miles. The road distance is 116.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Mersea Island without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £60 - £120.

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

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

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

Oxford to Mersea Island bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, depart from Queens Lane station.

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

Oxford to Mersea Island train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.

Train or bus from Oxford to Mersea Island?

The best way to get from Oxford to Mersea Island is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 6h 7m.

Where does the Oxford to Mersea Island bus arrive?

Oxford to Mersea Island bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Oxford to Mersea Island train arrive?

Oxford to Mersea Island train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Oxford to Mersea Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Mersea Island is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Oxford to Mersea Island.

Where can I stay near Mersea Island?

There are 1059+ hotels available in Mersea Island.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain Oxford - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 8m
£60–115
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Lhr / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
6h 7m
£26–47
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Green Line Coach Stationbus Tube
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
5h 4m
£32–64
Drive 115.6 mi
1. Drive from Oxford to West Merseacar 115.6 mi
2h 21m
£29–41

Oxford to Mersea Island by train and bus

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3h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 129.8 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Waldegraves Caravan Park via London Paddington, Stratford (London), Colchester, Colchester Town, and Town station in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Lane to High Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange, Osborne Street, and Town station in around 6h 7m.

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