Harwich to Colchester Zoo Buses

Harwich to Colchester Zoo buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Harwich and Colchester Zoo takes 2h 45m and the fastest bus takes 1h 32m. The bus service runs several times per day from Harwich 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 45m
Duration: 27 mi
Distance: £8
Average price: Every 3 hours
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Take the bus from Mayflower Avenue to Stanwell Streetbus 104

1h 51m

£7–10

Harwich to Colchester Zoo bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Harwich and Colchester Zoo. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harwich is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Colchester Zoo at 11:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Stanwell Street and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

4:31 PM → 6:24 PM
1h 53m • 1 change
5:46 PM → 7:22 PM
1h 36m • 1 change
7:06 PM → 5:57 AM
Arrives next day
10h 51m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:11 AM → 8:12 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 9:16 AM
1h 55m • 1 change
9:01 AM → 11:21 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
10:11 AM → 12:21 PM
2h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:11 AM → 8:12 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 9:16 AM
1h 55m • 1 change
9:01 AM → 11:21 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
10:11 AM → 12:21 PM
2h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:11 AM → 8:12 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 9:16 AM
1h 55m • 1 change
9:01 AM → 11:21 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
10:11 AM → 12:21 PM
2h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:06 AM → 9:17 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
8:06 AM → 10:20 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
9:06 AM → 11:21 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
10:06 AM → 12:22 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Harwich 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.

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

First Essex operates a bus from Mayflower Avenue to Stanwell Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Hedingham & Chambers also services this route twice daily.

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Harwich to Colchester Zoo buses

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