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Braintree to Colchester Zoo buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Braintree and Colchester Zoo takes 2h 1m and the fastest bus takes 1h 12m. There is a bus service every few hours from Braintree to Colchester Zoo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 1m
Duration
20 mi
Distance
£5
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Head Streetbus bus X20 / ...
1h 33m
£3–5

Braintree to Colchester Zoo bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Braintree and Colchester Zoo. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Braintree is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Colchester Zoo at 5:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Head Street and take an average of 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 13m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 10m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 36m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    First EssexFirst Essex7h 12m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 21m • 1 change

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    First EssexHedingham & Chambers1h 19m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 11m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 21m • 1 change

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    First EssexHedingham & Chambers1h 19m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 11m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 42m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 1m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 3m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 18m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 14m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 14m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 22m • 1 change

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    First EssexHedingham & Chambers1h 19m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 31m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 21m • 1 change

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    First EssexHedingham & Chambers1h 19m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 31m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 11m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Braintree to Colchester Zoo? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Braintree to Colchester Zoo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 19.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Braintree, England and Colchester Zoo, England?

First Essex operates a bus from Bus Interchange to Head Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 59 min.

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