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How to get fromRayleigh to Mersea Islandby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train, line 55 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Rayleigh to Shenfieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchester Towntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Town station to Waldegraves Caravan Parkbus bus 68 / ...
    2h 44m
    £24–44

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Library to Bus Stationbus bus 3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Head Streetbus bus 371 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Head Street to High Streetbus bus 55
    3h 1m
    £6–11

  3. Drive 31.6 mi

    1. Drive from Rayleigh to West Merseacar car 31.6 mi
    45 min
    £8–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rayleigh to West Merseataxi taxi 31.6 mi
    45 min
    £75–90

Rayleigh to Mersea Island by train and bus

Calendar82Weekly Services
Duration2h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Rayleigh to Mersea Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 55.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 44m

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

You can take a bus from The Library to High Street via Bus Station and Head Street in around 3h 1m.

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