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

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

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  1. Train, line 68 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Groves Close to High Streetbus bus 68
    4h 3m
    £58–103

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southampton Central Station to London Hammersmith Bridge Roadbus bus Uk061
    2. Take the bus from London Stratford - Montfichet Road to Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BAbus bus Uk007
    7h 26m
    £25–34

  3. Bus via London Stansted Airport (STN)

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 032 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus bus 717
    6h 38m
    £26–45

  4. Drive  135.7 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to West Merseacar car 135.7 mi
    3h 7m
    £34–49

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Shenfieldtrain train
    4. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchester Towntrain train
    4h 47m
    £73–153

Southampton to Mersea Island by train, subway, and bus

Calendar108Weekly Services
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 147.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Coach Station to High Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Railway Station, High Street, and Angel Court in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southampton Central to Waldegraves Caravan Park via Reading, London Paddington, Shenfield, Colchester Town, and Town station in around 4h 47m.

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