The average bus between Colchester Zoo and Dover takes 9h 2m and the fastest bus takes 6h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colchester Zoo to Dover. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Colchester Zoo and Dover. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester Zoo is at 6:18 PM which arrives into Dover at 2:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Retail Market and take an average of 9h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Colchester Zoo to Dover? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Colchester Zoo to Dover. However, there are services departing from Colchester Zoo station and arriving at Dover station via Retail Market. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
Colchester Zoo to Dover bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Colchester Zoo station.
Colchester Zoo to Dover bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Pencester Road station.
The distance between Colchester Zoo and Dover is 88.6 km. The road distance is 207 km.
You can take a vehicle from Colchester Zoo to Pencester Road via Colchester Zoo, Retail Market, Cathedral, Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 8m.