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

The cheapest way to get from Ruislip to Mersea Island is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ruislip to Mersea Island is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs £18 - £27.

How far is it from Ruislip to Mersea Island?

The distance between Ruislip and Mersea Island is 79 miles. The road distance is 73.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ruislip to Mersea Island without a car is to subway and train and line 55 bus which takes 2h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Ruislip to Mersea Island, including transfers.

Can I drive from Ruislip to Mersea Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Ruislip to Mersea Island is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Ruislip to Mersea Island.

Where can I stay near Mersea Island?

There are 905+ hotels available in Mersea Island.

Ruislip to Mersea Island - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, and line 55 bus

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

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

Subway, train, line 55 bus
best
1. Take the subway from Ruislip station to Liverpool Street station
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
3. Take the bus from Town station to Waldegraves Caravan Park68 / ...
2h 52m
Drive 73.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ruislip to West Mersea73.4 mi
1h 41m
£19–27
Subway, train, bus
1. Take the subway from Ruislip station to Liverpool Street station
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsford
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Head Street371 / ...
4h 12m
Subway, train, line 55 bus via High Street
1. Take the subway from Ruislip station to Liverpool Street station
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester Town
3. Take the bus from Town station to High Street55 / ...
3h 52m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 78.8 mi
Duration: 2h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Ruislip to Mersea Island. However, you can take the subway to Liverpool Street station, walk to London Liverpool Street, 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 subway from Ruislip station to High Street via Liverpool Street station, London Liverpool Street, Chelmsford, Bus Station, and Head Street in around 4h 12m.

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