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How to get fromCanterbury to Colchester Zooby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    2h 25m
    £61–118

  2. Drive 89.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Canterbury to Colchester Zoocar car 89.5 mi
    1h 37m
    £22–32

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Colchester Zoobus bus 375
    3h 15m
    £49–95

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus bus 007 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cathedral to Colchester Zoobus bus 375
    4h 48m
    £29–76

  5. Train, bus, line 100 bus, line 300 bus

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Ebbsfleet Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus x80
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 100
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 300 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Colchester Zoobus bus 375
    5h 44m

Canterbury to Colchester Zoo by train, bus, and foot

Calendar145Weekly Services
Duration2h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 117.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 25m

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

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Colchester Zoo via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford (London), Colchester, Groves Close, Osborne Street, and Colchester Zoo in around 2h 25m.

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