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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Mersea Island is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 2h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Mersea Island is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Mersea Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Mersea Island. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at High Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Railway Station and Head Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Reading to Mersea Island?

The distance between Reading and Mersea Island is 105 miles. The road distance is 103.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Mersea Island without a car is to train and line 68 bus which takes 3h 41m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Reading to Mersea Island, including transfers.

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

Reading to Mersea Island bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Train or bus from Reading to Mersea Island?

The best way to get from Reading to Mersea Island is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £29 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £95 and takes 5h 42m.

Where does the Reading to Mersea Island bus arrive?

Reading to Mersea Island bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Can I drive from Reading to Mersea Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Mersea Island is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Reading to Mersea Island.

Where can I stay near Mersea Island?

There are 839+ hotels available in Mersea Island.

Reading to Mersea Island - 5 ways to travel via train, line 68 bus, bus

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

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Train, line 68 bus
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Liverpool Street Stationtrain
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
3. Take the bus from Groves Close to High Streetbus 68
3h 41m
Drive 103 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to West Merseacar 103 mi
2h 16m
£25–36
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus 371 / ...
4h 58m
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester Towntrain London Liverpool Street - Colchester Town
3h 45m
£30–86
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus 717
5h 42m
£59–94

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Map of how to get from Reading to Mersea Island.

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Distance: 104.7 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Waldegraves Caravan Park via London Paddington, Stratford (London), Colchester Town, and Town station in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to High Street via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Railway Station, and Head Street in around 5h 42m.

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