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

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

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  1. Train, line 55 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Rainham (Kent) to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Town station to Waldegraves Caravan Parkbus bus 68 / ...
    2h 36m
    £44–86

  2. Drive 68.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rainham to West Merseacar car 68.4 mi
    1h 30m
    £17–24

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rainham (Kent) to Stratford Internationaltrain train Faversham - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U to Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BAbus bus Uk007
    4h 31m
    £25–46

  4. Train, bus via Chelmsford

    1. Take the train from Rainham (Kent) to Farringdontrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Head Streetbus bus 371 / ...
    4h 56m
    £38–76

Rainham to Mersea Island by train and bus

Calendar213Weekly Services
Duration2h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Rainham to Mersea Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 91.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Rainham, Medway, England and Mersea Island, England?

There is no direct connection from Rainham to Mersea Island. However, you can take the train to Stratford International, walk to Stratford International DLR Station, take the train to Stratford DLR Station, walk to Stratford (London), take the train to Colchester, take the train to Colchester Town, walk to Town station, then take the line 68 bus to Waldegraves Caravan Park. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rainham (Kent) to High Street via Stratford International, London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U, Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BA, and Town station in around 4h 31m.

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