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How to get fromManchester to Mersea Islandby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    2. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchester Towntrain train London Liverpool Street - Colchester Town / ...
    5h 58m
    £97–156

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Coach Stationbus bus 737
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus bus 717
    10h 57m
    £43–73

  3. Drive  215.4 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to West Merseacar car 215.4 mi
    4h 19m
    £54–77

  4. Fly, train, line 55 bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Town station to Waldegraves Caravan Parkbus bus
    5h 44m
    £100–331

  5. Train via Peterborough

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterboroughtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain train Peterborough - Colchester
    7h 19m
    £109–167

Manchester to Mersea Island by train, subway, and bus

Calendar83Weekly Services
Duration5h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Manchester to Mersea Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 248.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

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 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to High Street via Milton Keynes Coachway, Coach Station, Railway Station, Head Street, and Angel Court in around 10h 57m.

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