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Mersea Island to Colchester Zoo buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Mersea Island and Colchester Zoo takes 1h 11m and the fastest bus takes 46 min. The bus service runs several times per day from Mersea Island 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.

1h 11m
Duration
12 mi
Distance
£4
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Line 55 bus, line 375 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Waldegraves Caravan Park to Osborne Streetbus bus 55 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Colchester Zoobus bus 75 / ...
59 min
£4–6

Mersea Island to Colchester Zoo bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Mersea Island and Colchester Zoo. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mersea Island is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Colchester Zoo at 5:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Osborne Street and take an average of 1h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex51 min • 1 change

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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 25m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 50m • 1 change

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 25m • 1 change

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Mersea Island 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 Mersea Island to Colchester Zoo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 12.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 11m

What companies run services between Mersea Island, England and Colchester Zoo, England?

You can take a bus from Waldegraves Caravan Park to Colchester Zoo via Osborne Street and Colchester Zoo in around 59 min.

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