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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Mersea Island is to bus which costs £50 - £100 and takes 12h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Mersea Island is to fly and train and line 55 bus which takes 5h 17m and costs £110 - £310.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Mersea Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Mersea Island. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at High Street via Finchley Road Station, Coach Station, Railway Station and Town station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Mersea Island?

The distance between Edinburgh and Mersea Island is 458 miles. The road distance is 382.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Mersea Island without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £140 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Edinburgh to Mersea Island, including transfers.

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

Edinburgh to Mersea Island bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Mersea Island?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Mersea Island is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £140 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £100 and takes 12h 36m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Mersea Island bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Mersea Island bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Mersea Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Mersea Island is 383 miles. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Edinburgh to Mersea Island.

Where can I stay near Mersea Island?

There are 990+ hotels available in Mersea Island.

Edinburgh to Mersea Island - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Mersea Island by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
6h 28m
£143–229
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
6h 35m
£40–116
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus 717
12h 36m
£52–96
Drive 380.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to West Merseacar 380.3 mi
7h 21m
£94–135
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport, train, line 55 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
3. Take the bus from Town station to Waldegraves Caravan Parkbus
5h 17m
£116–302
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Peterboroughtrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain Peterborough - Colchester
8h 2m
£138–230
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain
11h 15m
£224–356
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train, line 55 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
3. Take the bus from Town station to Waldegraves Caravan Parkbus
5h 47m
£112–304
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 50m
£84–202
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 57m
£86–220
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
7h 24m
£54–174

Edinburgh to Mersea Island by train, subway, and bus

200Weekly Services

6h 28mAverage Duration

£143Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Mersea Island.

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Distance: 455.1 mi
Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Mersea Island, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Waldegraves Caravan Park via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Moorgate station, Liverpool Street Station, Stratford (London), Colchester, Colchester Town, and Town station in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to High Street via Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Finchley Road Station, Coach Station, Railway Station, Osborne Street, and Town station in around 12h 36m.

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