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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cambridge to Colchester Zoo by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Stowmarkettrain train Cambridge - Ipswich / ...
    2. Take the train from Stowmarket to Colchestertrain train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2h 36m
    £36–59

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Parkside to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus bus 717
    3h 9m
    £10–19

  3. Bus via Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus X30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Colchester Zoobus bus 375
    3h
    £15–25

  4. Drive  46.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cambridge to Colchester Zoocar car 46.5 mi
    1h 9m
    £12–17

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cambridge to Colchester Zootaxi taxi 46.5 mi
    1h 9m
    £200–250

Cambridge to Colchester Zoo by train, bus, and foot

Calendar121Weekly Services
Duration2h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 77.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 36m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Colchester Zoo via Stowmarket, Colchester, Groves Close, Angel Court, Crouch Street, and Colchester Zoo in around 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cambridge to Colchester Zoo via Stansted Airport, Coach Station, Bus Station, and Colchester Zoo in around 3h.

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