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Trip Overview

The average bus between Colchester Zoo and Braintree takes 1h 29m and the fastest bus takes 1h 1m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colchester Zoo to Braintree. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 29m
Duration
19 mi
Distance
£5
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Crouch Street to Albert Roadbus bus X70 / ...
1h 24m
£4–5

Colchester Zoo to Braintree bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Colchester Zoo and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester Zoo is at 9:07 PM which arrives into Braintree at 10:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Head Street and take an average of 1h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 25m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 37m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 21m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 37m • 1 change

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    Hedingham & ChambersFirst Essex1h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 37m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 21m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 37m • 1 change

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    Hedingham & ChambersFirst Essex1h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 16m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 15m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 14m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 19m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 15m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 15m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 37m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 21m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 37m • 1 change

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    Hedingham & ChambersFirst Essex1h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 37m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 21m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 37m • 1 change

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    Hedingham & ChambersFirst Essex1h 14m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester Zoo to Braintree? 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.

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  • Distance: 19.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 29m

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

First Essex operates a bus from Crouch Street to Albert Road every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 55 min.

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