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

The cheapest way to get from Mersea Island to Cardiff is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mersea Island to Cardiff is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Mersea Island and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Mersea Island to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Osborne Street, Railway Station, Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

How far is it from Mersea Island to Cardiff?

The distance between Mersea Island and Cardiff is 213 miles. The road distance is 211.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mersea Island to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £60 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Mersea Island to Cardiff, including transfers.

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

Mersea Island to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Railway Station.

Train or bus from Mersea Island to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Mersea Island to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £60 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 7h 51m.

Where does the Mersea Island to Cardiff bus arrive?

Mersea Island to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Can I drive from Mersea Island to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Mersea Island to Cardiff is 212 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Mersea Island to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1547+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 16m
£61–187
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Station717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardens201 / ...
7h 51m
£43–93
Drive 210.7 mi
1. Drive from West Mersea to Cardiff210.7 mi
4h 6m
£53–76
Train to London City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)LCY - CWL
7h 21m
£229–629
Train via Colchester Town
1. Take the train from Colchester Town to Stratford (London)Colchester Town - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h 6m
£60–187
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Station371 / ...
2. Take the train from Brentwood to Heathrow Terminal 5
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Kingsway GD
8h 53m
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)STN - CWL
7h 44m
£82–245
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)STN - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
8h 16m
£71–174

Mersea Island to Cardiff by bus, foot, and train

112Weekly Services

4h 16mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 211.9 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Mersea Island, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a bus from Waldegraves Caravan Park to Cardiff Central via Bruff Close, Colchester, Stratford, and London Paddington in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Sophia Gardens via Osborne Street, Railway Station, Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 51m.

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