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

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

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  1. 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 Parkbus68 / ...
    3h 17m

  2. Drive 69.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lowestoft to West Merseacar69.2 mi
    1h 40m
    £18–25

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Waveney Chambers to Bus StationbusX21 / ...
    2. Take the train from Norwich to ColchestertrainNorwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    4h 12m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lowestoft to IpswichtrainLowestoft - Ipswich / ...
    2. Take the bus from Head Street to High Streetbus55
    3h 25m
    £31–56

  5. Train, bus, line 55 bus

    1. Take the train from Lowestoft to Ipswichtrain
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Osborne Streetbus93 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Osborne Street to High Streetbus55
    4h 55m

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Lowestoft to Mersea Island. However, you can take the train to Norwich, take the train to Colchester, 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 Waveney Chambers to High Street via Bus Station, St Stephens Street, Prince of Wales Road, Norwich, Colchester, Groves Close, Osborne Street, and Town station in around 4h 12m.

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