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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chatham to Colchester Zoo by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Groves Close

    best
    1. Take the train from Chatham to Stratford Internationaltrain train Faversham - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    2h 22m
    £39–68

  2. Drive  61.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chatham to Colchester Zoocar car 61.2 mi
    1h 12m
    £16–22

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain train Faversham - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Stratford - Montfichet Road to Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BAbus bus Uk007
    4h 9m
    £21–36

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Chatham to Stratford Internationaltrain train Faversham - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks Teytrain train London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
    2h 37m
    £37–67

  5. Train, bus via Bus Station

    1. Take the train from Chatham to Woolwich Arsenaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Colchester Zoobus bus 375
    3h 53m
    £28–47

  6. Bus, line 100 bus, line 300 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus x80
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 100
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 300 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Colchester Zoobus bus 375
    6h 7m

Chatham to Colchester Zoo by train, bus, and foot

Calendar208Weekly Services
Duration2h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 80.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 22m

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

You can take a train from Chatham to Colchester Zoo via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford (London), Colchester, Groves Close, Angel Court, Crouch Street, and Colchester Zoo in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chatham station to Colchester Zoo via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Colchester Zoo in around 6h 7m.

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