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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford InternationaltrainFaversham - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester TowntrainLondon Liverpool Street - Colchester Town / ...
    4h
    £26–85

  2. Drive 71.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Maidstone to West Merseacar71.4 mi
    1h 27m
    £18–26

  3. Bus, line 248 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Brenchley Gardens to Waterfront Bus Stationbus101
    2. Take the bus from Chatham to Upminsterbus
    3. Take the bus from Upminster Station to Romford Stationbus248 / ...
    4. Take the train from Romford to Chelmsfordtrain
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Head Streetbus371 / ...
    6. Take the bus from Head Street to High Streetbus55
    6h 10m

  4. Train, line 55 bus

    1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridgetrain
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester Towntrain
    3. Take the bus from Town station to High Streetbus55 / ...
    4h

  5. Line 101 bus, train, line 55 bus

    1. Take the bus from Pudding Lane to Chatham stationbus101
    2. Take the train from Chatham to Farringdontrain
    3. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Shenfieldtrain
    4. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchester Towntrain
    5. Take the bus from Town station to High Streetbus55 / ...
    5h 48m

Maidstone to Mersea Island by train and bus

Calendar86Weekly Services
Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Maidstone West to Waldegraves Caravan Park via Strood, Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford (London), Colchester Town, and Town station in around 4h.

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