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How to get fromKent to Mersea Islandby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train, line 55 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester Towntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Town station to Waldegraves Caravan Parkbus bus 68 / ...
    3h 47m

  2. Drive 79.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kent to West Merseacar car 79.5 mi
    1h 36m
    £20–28

  3. Line 510 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Loder Close to Ashford International stationbus bus 510
    2. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus A9
    4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus bus 717
    5. Take the bus from Railway Station to Head Streetbus bus X20
    6. Take the bus from Head Street to High Streetbus bus 55
    5h 4m

  4. Train, line 68 bus

    1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Groves Close to High Streetbus bus 68
    4h 20m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus bus 371 / ...
    5h 32m

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Kent to Mersea Island. However, you can take the train to Ashford International, take the train to Stratford International, walk to Stratford International DLR Station, take the train to Stratford DLR Station, walk to Stratford (London), take the train to Colchester Town, walk to Town station, then take the line 68 bus to Waldegraves Caravan Park. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Loder Close to High Street via Ashford International station, Ashford International, Stratford International, Stratford City Bus Station, Coach Station, Railway Station, and Head Street in around 5h 4m.

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