How to Travel from

Portsmouth to Mersea Island

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Portsmouth Mersea Island

Cheapest

By car (231 km)

2 h 36 min

231 km.

from $12

Other

Rideshare

2 h 36 min

231 km.

from $8.79

Train

4 h 47 min

178 km.

from $132.24

Bus

7 h 49 min

177 km.

from $95.93

Train via Railway Station

4 h 52 min

178 km.

from $105.46

Train via Horsham

5 h 57 min

178 km.

from $88.63

Train operators

Southern

Phone:

+44 3451 27 29 20

Website:

southernrailway.com/

Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horsham

Ave. Duration:

1h 13m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$22.78–$32.91

Train from Horsham to London

Ave. Duration:

56 min

Frequency:

4 times a week

Estimated price:

$18.99–$27.85

Thameslink

Phone:

0345 026 4700

Website:

thameslinkrailway.com/

Train from Horsham to London

Ave. Duration:

1h 4m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$27.85–$55.69

National Express

Phone:

08717 81 81 81

Website:

nationalexpress.com/en

Bus from Portsmouth to London

Ave. Duration:

2h 32m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$25.32–$36.71

Bus from London Victoria to London

Ave. Duration:

1h 44m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$21.52–$30.38

Bus from London Stansted Airport to Colchester

Ave. Duration:

50 min

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$20.25–$29.11

South Western Railway

Phone:

0345 6000 650

Website:

southwesternrailway.com/

Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London

Ave. Duration:

1h 30m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$48.10–$113.92

Greater Anglia

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

greateranglia.co.uk/

Train from Stratford (London) to Colchester

Ave. Duration:

39 min

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$25.32–$36.71

Train from Stratford (London) to Marks

Ave. Duration:

47 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$24.05–$34.18

Bus operators

TerraVision UK

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

terravision.eu/

Bus from London Victoria to London

Ave. Duration:

1h 50m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$17.72–$21.52

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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Mersea Island is to drive which costs $46.74 - $70.65 and takes 2h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Mersea Island is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $46.74 - $70.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Mersea Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Mersea Island. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth and arriving at High Street via London Victoria, London Stansted Airport and Angel Court. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Mersea Island?

The distance between Portsmouth and Mersea Island is 227 km. The road distance is 232.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Mersea Island without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs $65.22 - $141.30 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Portsmouth to Mersea Island, including transfers.

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

Portsmouth to Mersea Island bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Portsmouth station.

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Mersea Island?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Mersea Island is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs $65.22 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $86.96 and takes 7h 49m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Mersea Island bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Mersea Island bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Mersea Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Mersea Island is 233 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Portsmouth to Mersea Island.

Where can I stay near Mersea Island?

There are 747+ hotels available in Mersea Island. Prices start at $40.99 per night.

Colchester Zoo

Colchester Zoo is a zoological garden situated near Colchester, England. The zoo opened in 1963 and celebrated its 60th anniversary on 2 June 2023. The zoo is home to many rare and endangered species, including big cats, primates and birds as well as many invertebrates and fish species.

Beth Chatto Gardens

The Beth Chatto Gardens are an informal collection of historically significant gardens in Essex, England, with National Heritage Grade II listing. The ecological gardens were created by plantswoman Beth Chatto in 1960 from the gravel soil and bogs of the disused fruit farm belonging to her husband, botanist Andrew Chatto. They are a series of gardens that display examples of sustainable planting based on Beth Chatto's ethos of 'right plant, right place'. The gardens are located at White Barn House in the village of Elmstead Market, 6 miles (9 km) east of Colchester.

Colchester Castle

Colchester Castle is a Norman castle in Colchester, Essex, England, dating from the second half of the eleventh century. The keep of the castle is mostly intact and is the largest example of its kind anywhere in Europe, due to it being built on the foundations of the Roman Temple of Claudius. The castle endured a three-month siege in 1216, but had fallen into disrepair by the seventeenth century when the curtain walls and some of the keep's upper parts were demolished; its original height is debated. The remaining structure was used as a prison and was partially restored as a large garden pavilion, but was purchased by Colchester Borough Council in 1922. The castle has, since 1860, housed Colchester Museum, which has an important collection of Roman exhibits. It is a scheduled monument and a Grade I listed building.

Six ways to Travel from Portsmouth to Mersea Island

Transport providers

Train operators

Southern

Thameslink

National Express

South Western Railway

Greater Anglia

Bus operators

TerraVision UK

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Mersea Island?

How far is it from Portsmouth to Mersea Island?

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

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

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

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Mersea Island?

Where does the Portsmouth to Mersea Island bus arrive?

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Mersea Island?

Where can I stay near Mersea Island?