The average bus between Edinburgh and Mersea Island takes 17h 52m and the fastest bus takes 12h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 4 times a day between Edinburgh and Mersea Island. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Mersea Island at 4:50 PM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 17h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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15h 2m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Mersea Island. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Mersea Island station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 52m.
Edinburgh to Mersea Island bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Mersea Island bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Railway Station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Mersea Island is 537.2 km. The road distance is 734 km.
You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to High Street via London Victoria, Coach Station, Railway Station, High Street, and Angel Court in around 12h 55m.