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

The cheapest way to get from Lowestoft to Mersea Island is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lowestoft to Mersea Island is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Lowestoft and Mersea Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Lowestoft to Mersea Island. However, there are services departing from Waveney Chambers and arriving at High Street via Bus Station, Bus Interchange, West Suffolk Hospital, Bus Station and Town station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

How far is it from Lowestoft to Mersea Island?

The distance between Lowestoft and Mersea Island is 98 miles. The road distance is 71.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lowestoft to Mersea Island without a car is to train and line 55 bus which takes 3h 9m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Lowestoft to Mersea Island, including transfers.

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

Lowestoft to Mersea Island bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, depart from Waveney Chambers station.

Where does the Lowestoft to Mersea Island bus arrive?

Lowestoft to Mersea Island bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Lowestoft to Mersea Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Lowestoft to Mersea Island is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Lowestoft to Mersea Island.

Where can I stay near Mersea Island?

There are 841+ hotels available in Mersea Island.

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

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

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Train, line 55 bus
best
1. Take the train from Lowestoft to Norwichtrain
2. Take the train from Norwich to Colchestertrain
3. Take the bus from Town station to Waldegraves Caravan Parkbus 68 / ...
3h 9m
Drive 71.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lowestoft to West Merseacar 71.3 mi
1h 36m
£18–26
Train, bus, line 55 bus
1. Take the train from Lowestoft to Ipswichtrain
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Osborne Streetbus 93 / ...
3. Take the bus from Osborne Street to High Streetbus 55
4h 36m
Train, line 68 bus
1. Take the train from Lowestoft to Ipswichtrain Lowestoft - Ipswich / ...
2. Take the bus from Groves Close to High Streetbus 68
3h 47m
Bus, line 86 bus, line 43 bus, line 44 bus, line 55 bus
1. Take the bus from Waveney Chambers to Bus Stationbus X21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Interchangebus 90
3. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to West Suffolk Hospitalbus 86 / ...
4. Take the bus from West Suffolk Hospital to Bus Stationbus 43 / ...
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus 44 / ...
6. Take the bus from Town station to High Streetbus 55 / ...
6h 42m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lowestoft to Mersea Island.

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Distance: 97.3 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Waveney Chambers to High Street via Bus Station, Bus Interchange, West Suffolk Hospital, Bus Station, Osborne Street, and Town station in around 6h 42m.

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