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

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There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Mersea Island by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 55 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Town station to Waldegraves Caravan Parkbus bus 68 / ...
    3h 4m
    £48–112

  2. Drive 103 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to West Merseacar car 103 mi
    2h 16m
    £26–37

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Head Streetbus bus 371 / ...
    5h 14m
    £41–92

  4. Train, line 55 bus via London

    1. Take the train from Reading to Liverpool Street Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester Towntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Town station to High Streetbus bus 55 / ...
    4h 17m
    £56–109

Reading to Mersea Island by train and bus

Calendar289Weekly Services
Duration3h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Reading, England and Mersea Island, England?

There is no direct connection from Reading to Mersea Island. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Stratford, 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 train from Reading to High Street via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Stratford station, Stratford (London), Chelmsford, Bus Station, and Head Street in around 5h 14m.

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