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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Mersea Island is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Mersea Island is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Mersea Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Mersea Island. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus and arriving at High Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Railway Station and Head Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

How far is it from Swindon to Mersea Island?

The distance between Swindon and Mersea Island is 144 miles. The road distance is 143.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Mersea Island without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £45 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Swindon to Mersea Island, including transfers.

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

Swindon to Mersea Island bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Mersea Island?

The best way to get from Swindon to Mersea Island is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £45 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 6h 14m.

Where does the Swindon to Mersea Island bus arrive?

Swindon to Mersea Island bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Mersea Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Mersea Island is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Swindon to Mersea Island.

Where can I stay near Mersea Island?

There are 905+ hotels available in Mersea Island.

Swindon to Mersea Island - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to London PaddingtonBristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester TownLondon Liverpool Street - Colchester Town / ...
4h 12m
£48–174
Drive 142.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swindon to West Mersea142.6 mi
2h 54m
£36–52
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Shenfield
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Head Street371 / ...
5h 3m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Station717
6h 14m
£46–93

Swindon to Mersea Island by train and bus

86Weekly Services

4h 12mAverage Duration

£48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 143.6 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Waldegraves Caravan Park via London Paddington, Stratford (London), Colchester Town, and Town station in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to High Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Railway Station, and Head Street in around 6h 14m.

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