The average bus between Croydon and Mersea Island takes 6h 10m and the fastest bus takes 4h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Croydon to Mersea Island. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Croydon and Mersea Island. The earliest departure is at 2:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Croydon is at 8:32 AM which arrives into Mersea Island at 3:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Waterloo Station / Tenison Way and take an average of 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Croydon to Mersea Island? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Croydon to Mersea Island. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Mersea Island station via Waterloo Station / Tenison Way station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
Croydon to Mersea Island bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Hogarth Crescent station.
Croydon to Mersea Island bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at High Street station.
The distance between Croydon and Mersea Island is 85.1 km. The road distance is 150 km.
You can take a bus from Hogarth Crescent to High Street via Waterloo Station / Tenison Way, London Eye, Coach Station, Bus Interchange, and Head Street in around 5h 18m.