What is the cheapest way to get from Barking to Mersea Island?

The cheapest way to get from Barking to Mersea Island is to bus which costs £9 - £15 and takes 4h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barking to Mersea Island?

The fastest way to get from Barking to Mersea Island is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Barking and Mersea Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Barking to Mersea Island. However, there are services departing from North Street and arriving at High Street via London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U and Town station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Barking to Mersea Island?

The distance between Barking and Mersea Island is 63 miles. The road distance is 49.7 miles.

How do I travel from Barking to Mersea Island without a car?

The best way to get from Barking to Mersea Island without a car is to train and line 55 bus which takes 1h 57m and costs £28 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Barking to Mersea Island?

It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Barking to Mersea Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barking to Mersea Island bus from?

Barking to Mersea Island bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U station.

Where does the Barking to Mersea Island bus arrive?

Barking to Mersea Island bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BA station.

Can I drive from Barking to Mersea Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Barking to Mersea Island is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Barking to Mersea Island.

Where can I stay near Mersea Island?

There are 414+ hotels available in Mersea Island.

Barking to Mersea Island - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 55 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Barking to Mersea Island by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, line 55 bus
best
1. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the bus from Town station to Waldegraves Caravan Parkbus 68 / ...
1h 57m
£28–57
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U to Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BAbus Uk007
4h 22m
£9–15
Line 238 bus, train, line 68 bus
1. Take the bus from Barking Town Centre to Stratford Bus Stationbus 238
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
3. Take the bus from Groves Close to High Streetbus 68
3h 1m
£28–51
Drive 49.4 mi
1. Drive from Barking to West Merseacar 49.4 mi
1h 10m
£12–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barking to West Merseataxi 49.4 mi
1h 10m
£120–150
Line 300 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 300 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Head Streetbus 371 / ...
3h 56m
£12–23

Barking to Mersea Island by train, subway, and bus

288Weekly Services

1h 57mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 63 mi
Duration: 1h 57m

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

You can take a train from Barking to High Street via Basildon, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Head Street in around 3h 56m.

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