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

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

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 station to Mersea Island. However, there are services departing from Barking Station and arriving at High Street via Romford Station, High Street, Bus Station and Head Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

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 2h 2m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 2m 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 Go Ahead London, depart from Barking Station.

Where does the Barking to Mersea Island bus arrive?

Barking to Mersea Island bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Romford 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 841+ hotels available in Mersea Island.

Barking to Mersea Island - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 55 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Barking to Mersea Island by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 / ...
2h 2m
Drive 49.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Barking to West Merseacar 49.4 mi
1h 10m
£13–18
Line 5 bus, line 498 bus, line 351 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Barking Station to Romford Stationbus 5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Romford Station to High Streetbus 498
3. Take the bus from High Street to Bus Stationbus 351
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Head Streetbus 371 / ...
5. Take the bus from Head Street to High Streetbus 55
4h 45m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barking to West Merseataxi 49.4 mi
1h 10m
£120–150
Train, line 55 bus via Shenfield
1. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchester Towntrain London Liverpool Street - Colchester Town / ...
2. Take the bus from Town station to High Streetbus 55 / ...
3h 23m

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Distance: 63 mi
Duration: 2h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Barking Station to High Street via Romford Station, High Street, Bus Station, and Head Street in around 4h 45m.

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