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How to get fromBraintree to Colchester Zooby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Braintree to Colchester Zoo by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Braintree to Witham (Essex)train train
    2. Take the train from Witham (Essex) to Marks Teytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Sainsburys Storebus bus 371 / ...
    1h 32m
    £8–15

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Head Streetbus bus X20 / ...
    1h 33m
    £3–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Braintree to Colchester Zootaxi taxi 13.8 mi
    23 min
    £65–80

  4. Drive  13.8 mi

    1. Drive from Braintree to Colchester Zoocar car 13.8 mi
    23 min
    £4–5

Braintree to Colchester Zoo by bus and foot

Calendar355Weekly Services
Duration1h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 18.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 32m

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

First Essex operates a bus from Bus Interchange to Head Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 59 min.

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