The average bus between Mersea Island and Basildon takes 4h 35m and the fastest bus takes 3h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Mersea Island to Basildon. 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 twice daily between Mersea Island and Basildon. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mersea Island is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Basildon at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Osborne Street and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 45m • 2 changes


3h 31m • 2 changes


4h 19m • 2 changes


3h 22m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Mersea Island to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Mersea Island station and arriving at Basildon station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Mersea Island to Basildon bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Osborne Street station.
Mersea Island to Basildon bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Mersea Island and Basildon is 41.5 km. The road distance is 83 km.
You can take a bus from High Street to Bus Station via Osborne Street and Bus Station in around 3h 31m.