The average bus between Harwich and Colchester Zoo takes 2h 4m 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.
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 5:46 PM which arrives into Colchester Zoo at 7:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Stanwell Street and take an average of 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Harwich to Colchester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Harwich station and arriving at Colchester Zoo station via Stanwell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Harwich to Colchester Zoo bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Mayflower Avenue station.
Harwich to Colchester Zoo bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Stanwell Street station.
The distance between Harwich and Colchester Zoo is 32.3 km. The road distance is 44 km.
First Essex operates a bus from Mayflower Avenue to Stanwell Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 1h 23m.