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

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There are 4 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 55 / ...
    2h 51m
    £46–105

  2. Drive  103.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to West Merseacar car 103.2 mi
    2h 17m
    £26–37

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Streetbus bus 371 / ...
    4h 56m
    £37–63

  4. Train, line 55 bus via London

    1. Take the train from Reading to Liverpool Street Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester Towntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Town station to High Streetbus bus 55 / ...
    4h 15m
    £58–102

Reading to Mersea Island by train and bus

Calendar291Weekly Services
Duration2h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 102.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Reading to Mersea Island. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Stratford, take the train to Colchester, take the train to Colchester Town, walk to Town station, then take the line 55 bus to Waldegraves Caravan Park. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to High Street via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, Stratford (London), Chelmsford, Bus Station, High Street, and Angel Court in around 4h 56m.

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