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 9m.

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 9m 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 Stratford City Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange and Town station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

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 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m 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 Stagecoach London, depart from North Street station.

Where does the Barking to Mersea Island bus arrive?

Barking to Mersea Island bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Stratford Bus 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 9m to drive from Barking to Mersea Island.

Where can I stay near Mersea Island?

There are 892+ 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 Colchester TownLondon Liverpool Street - Colchester Town / ...
2. Take the bus from Town station to Waldegraves Caravan Park68 / ...
2h 53m
Drive 49.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Barking to West Mersea49.4 mi
1h 9m
£12–18
Line 238 bus, bus, line 55 bus
1. Take the bus from North Street to Stratford Bus Station238
2. Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach StationA9 / ...
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus InterchangeX20
4. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Osborne StreetX20 / ...
5. Take the bus from Town station to High Street55 / ...
4h 15m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barking to West Mersea49.4 mi
1h 9m
£120–150
Train, line 55 bus via Shenfield
1. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchester TownLondon Liverpool Street - Colchester Town / ...
2. Take the bus from Town station to High Street55 / ...
3h 25m

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Distance: 63 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

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

You can take a bus from North Street to High Street via Stratford Bus Station, Stratford City Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange, Osborne Street, and Town station in around 4h 15m.

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