How to get from Colchester to West Mersea by bus?

By bus

To get from Colchester to West Mersea in Colchester, take the X20 bus from Colchester Railway Station, Colchester station to Middleborough, Colchester station. Next, take the 86 bus from Middleborough, Colchester station to Barfield Rd, West Mersea station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min.

58min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X20X20
Bus - 8686
Walk to West Mersea
Leaves from Colchester Railway Station, Colchester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Colchester Railway Station, Colchester
    ID B
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X20X20
    Wait for bus
    X20
    Stansted Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Middleborough, Colchester
    3 min
  • 4
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    West Mersea
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Barfield Rd, West Mersea
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to West Mersea
    Walk to
    West Mersea
    Kingsland Road
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 87 and 86

To get from Colchester to West Mersea in Colchester, take the 87 bus from Colchester Railway Station, Colchester station to Middleborough, Colchester station. Next, take the 86 bus from Middleborough, Colchester station to Barfield Rd, West Mersea station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min.

73min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8787
Bus - 8686
Walk to West Mersea
Leaves from Colchester Railway Station, Colchester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Colchester Railway Station, Colchester
    ID B
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Brightlingsea
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Middleborough, Colchester
    5 min
  • 4
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    West Mersea
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Barfield Rd, West Mersea
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to West Mersea
    Walk to
    West Mersea
    Kingsland Road
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Colchester to West Mersea

The distance between Colchester, Colchester and West Mersea, Colchester is approximately 12.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Colchester to West Mersea by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Colchester – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Colchester

Colchester is located at Colchester, Colchester and the nearest public transport station is Colchester.

Train stations close to Colchester:

  • Colchester Town

Bus stations close to Colchester:

  • Colchester
  • Colchester Railway Station, Colchester
  • The Bricklayers Arms, Colchester

Public transport stations close to West Mersea, Colchester

West Mersea is located at Kingsland Road, Colchester and the nearest public transport station is Yorick Road, West Mersea.

Bus stations close to West Mersea:

  • Yorick Road, West Mersea
  • Barfield Rd, West Mersea
  • Melrose Road, West Mersea

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 87 and 86

To get from Colchester to West Mersea in Colchester, take the 87 bus from Colchester Railway Station, Colchester station to Middleborough, Colchester station. Next, take the 86 bus from Middleborough, Colchester station to Barfield Rd, West Mersea station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min.

73min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8787
Bus - 8686
Walk to West Mersea
Leaves from Colchester Railway Station, Colchester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Colchester Railway Station, Colchester
    ID B
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Brightlingsea
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Middleborough, Colchester
    5 min
  • 4
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    West Mersea
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Barfield Rd, West Mersea
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to West Mersea
    Walk to
    West Mersea
    Kingsland Road
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Colchester to West Mersea?

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Bus line X20, Bus line 86.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Colchester to West Mersea?

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line 87, Bus line 86.

  • Is there a direct bus between Colchester and West Mersea?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 58 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Colchester to West Mersea?

    The X20 bus line goes from Colchester Railway Station, Colchester station near Colchester in London to Stansted Airport station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Stansted Airport station near West Mersea in Colchester.

  • How long does it take to travel from Colchester to West Mersea by bus?

    The total travel time between Colchester in London and West Mersea in Colchester by bus is about 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Colchester to get to West Mersea?

    Get on the X20 bus from the Colchester Railway Station, Colchester stop near Colchester in London.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Colchester and West Mersea?

    Get off the bus at the Stansted Airport stop, which is closest to West Mersea in Colchester.

  • When is the first bus from Colchester to West Mersea?

    The first bus from Colchester in London to West Mersea in Colchester is COLCHESTER - WEST MERSEA. It leaves the The Albert, Colchester stop at 10:49.

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