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

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

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  1. Train, line 55 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain 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 55m
    £48–112

  2. Drive 103 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to West Merseacar car 103 mi
    2h 16m
    £26–37

  3. Bus, line 55 bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus bus X20
    4. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Osborne Streetbus bus X20 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Town station to High Streetbus bus 55 / ...
    5h 36m
    £43–67

  4. Train, line 68 bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Liverpool Street Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Groves Close to High Streetbus bus 68
    3h 41m
    £55–109

  5. Train, line 68 bus via London

    1. Take the train from Reading to Vauxhalltrain train
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Groves Close to High Streetbus bus 68
    4h 26m
    £46–94

Reading to Mersea Island by train and bus

Calendar290Weekly Services
Duration2h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 102.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to High Street via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange, Osborne Street, and Town station in around 5h 36m.

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