Buses to West Mersea from Colchester

The journey to West Mersea from Colchester takes just 17 minutes.

Buses operate daily with up to 37 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Colchester at 06:45.

First Essex schedule

First Essex operates between Colchester and West Mersea 7 days per week.

Service days Daily
Services per day up to 29
Shortest trip 21 minutes
First departure 06:45
Last departure 22:18

Travel from Colchester to West Mersea with Hedingham & Chambers in 17 minutes.

Service days Daily except Sunday
Services per day up to 8
Shortest trip 17 minutes
First departure 08:40
Last departure 16:03

Your questions answered

  • Is there a daily bus service between Colchester and West Mersea?

    Yes, buses operate daily from Colchester to West Mersea, departing as early as 06:45.

  • How long is the bus trip from Colchester to West Mersea?

    The fastest bus to West Mersea from Colchester takes 17 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 45 minutes longer.

  • How do I buy tickets for travel to West Mersea from Colchester?

    It's not yet possible to buy tickets for this trip directly from ByBus but we're working on it!

  • Which bus companies operate between Colchester and West Mersea?

    First Essex and Hedingham & Chambers run buses to West Mersea from Colchester.

  • What time is the earliest bus from Colchester to West Mersea?

    The first bus to West Mersea from Colchester leaves at 06:45. The journey takes 17 minutes.

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

    The last bus leaves Colchester at 16:03, arriving into West Mersea at 16:36. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.

Onward travel from West Mersea

Bus to Days Shortest trip Distance
Colchester
  • Daily
18 minutes 7.7 miles