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How to get fromPortsmouth to Mersea Islandby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    3h 42m
    £64–147

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 030
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    6h 26m
    £29–64

  3. Drive 132 mi

    1. Drive from Portsmouth to West Merseacar car 132 mi
    3h 1m
    £33–47

  4. Train via Brentwood

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from Tottenham Court Rd to Shenfieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchester Towntrain train
    4h 57m
    £64–140

  5. Train via Horsham

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Horsham to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchestertrain train
    6h 3m
    £77–149

Portsmouth to Mersea Island by train, subway, and bus

Calendar291Weekly Services
Duration3h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 140.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Waldegraves Caravan Park via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, Stratford (London), Colchester, Colchester Town, and Town station in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to High Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange, Osborne Street, and Town station in around 6h 26m.

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