Getting Here
Mersea Island is in North Essex on the East Coast of England. It's easily accessible and within easy reach of the capital.
First Buses operate services 67 and 67A throughout the week, and the 67C/67D service on Sundays and some bank holidays.
The buses generally stop at Colchester North Station, Colchester Bus Station and West Mersea High Street.
Travelling Time
- From Colchester North Station - 1 hour
- From Colchester Bus Station - 45 mins
The closest train stations are Colchester Town and Colchester North. The First Buses do visit the Colchester North station. In non-peak times, London Liverpool Street is around an hour's train journey away.
Colchester North Station is on a main line into London Liverpool Street, passing through Witham, Chelmsford and Romford.
Travelling Time
- From London - 1 hour
- From Chelmsford - 30 mins
Access to Mersea is made via a Causeway called The Strood, this spans around half a mile and is covered by the tide a few times a month for around an hour. Remember to check the Tide Tables before you travel.
The main road from the neighbouring town, Colchester, is the B1025 - which is mostly Mersea Road.
Travelling Time
- From Colchester - 15 mins drive
- From London - 1 hour drive
- From Chelmsford - 40 mins drive
- From Ipswich - 45 mins drive
Mersea has a privately-run ferry to Brightlingsea and Point Clear which launches from East Mersea and takes approximately twenty minutes to travel.
The service runs between April and October each year and is for passengers, dogs, bicyles and pushchairs. Call the office on 01206 302200 or 07991 450169.
A small marina is in West Mersea, but space is limited so speaking to the local authorities ahead of arriving is suggested.
View the Tide Tables for a gauge of water levels.
