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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Mersea Island is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Mersea Island is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Mersea Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Mersea Island. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at High Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Railway Station and Head Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Mersea Island?

The distance between Cardiff and Mersea Island is 212 miles. The road distance is 212.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Mersea Island without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £55 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Cardiff to Mersea Island, including transfers.

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

Cardiff to Mersea Island bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Mersea Island?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Mersea Island is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £55 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £100 and takes 7h 32m.

Where does the Cardiff to Mersea Island bus arrive?

Cardiff to Mersea Island bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Mersea Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Mersea Island is 212 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Cardiff to Mersea Island.

Where can I stay near Mersea Island?

There are 902+ hotels available in Mersea Island.

Cardiff to Mersea Island - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Mersea Island by train, bus, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester TownLondon Liverpool Street - Colchester Town / ...
4h 57m
£57–134
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Station717
7h 32m
£46–95
Drive 211 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to West Mersea211 mi
4h 6m
£53–77
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Heathrow Terminal 5
2. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Shenfield
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Street371 / ...
8h 27m

Cardiff to Mersea Island by train and bus

86Weekly Services

4h 57mAverage Duration

£57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 211.2 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Mersea Island, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Waldegraves Caravan Park via London Paddington, Stratford (London), Colchester Town, and Town station in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to High Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Railway Station, and Head Street in around 7h 32m.

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