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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Mersea Island is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 9h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Mersea Island is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Mersea Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Mersea Island. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at High Street via Milton Keynes Coachway, Coach Station, Railway Station and Town station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.

How far is it from Manchester to Mersea Island?

The distance between Manchester and Mersea Island is 250 miles. The road distance is 216.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Mersea Island without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £95 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Manchester to Mersea Island, including transfers.

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

Manchester to Mersea Island bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Mersea Island?

The best way to get from Manchester to Mersea Island is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 9h 28m.

Where does the Manchester to Mersea Island bus arrive?

Manchester to Mersea Island bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Mersea Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Mersea Island is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Manchester to Mersea Island.

Where can I stay near Mersea Island?

There are 980+ hotels available in Mersea Island.

Manchester to Mersea Island - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Mersea Island by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchester Towntrain London Liverpool Street - Colchester Town / ...
5h 39m
£99–175
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Coach Stationbus 737
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus 717
9h 28m
£47–115
Drive 215.4 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to West Merseacar 215.4 mi
4h 19m
£54–78
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train, line 55 bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
3. Take the bus from Town station to Waldegraves Caravan Parkbus
5h 11m
£96–282
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterboroughtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain Peterborough - Colchester
7h 23m
£115–194
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 58m
£132–289
Fly to London Southend Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane MAN - SEN
2. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchester Towntrain
7h 53m
£61–247
Fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
8h 1m
£54–180

Manchester to Mersea Island by train, subway, and bus

80Weekly Services

5h 39mAverage Duration

£99Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Mersea Island.

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Distance: 248.1 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Waldegraves Caravan Park via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, Liverpool Street Station, Shenfield, Colchester Town, and Town station in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to High Street via Milton Keynes Coachway, Coach Station, Railway Station, Osborne Street, and Town station in around 9h 28m.

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