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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

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester Towntrain train London Liverpool Street - Colchester Town
    4h 52m
    £59–107

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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
    7h 45m
    £28–48

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Southampton Central Station to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Streetbus bus 371 / ...
    6h 23m
    £42–77

  4. Drive  135.6 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to West Merseacar car 135.6 mi
    3h 7m
    £34–49

  5. Train via Reading

    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
    5h 17m
    £70–153

Southampton to Mersea Island by train, subway, and bus

Calendar87Weekly Services
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 147.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to High Street via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, Stratford (London), Colchester Town, and Town station in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to High Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Railway Station, Head Street, and Angel Court in around 7h 45m.

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