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

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

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  1. Train via Groves Close

    best
    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain train Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    3h 52m
    £81–143

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Royal Well to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 444 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus bus 717
    6h 34m
    £28–50

  3. Drive  150 mi

    1. Drive from Cheltenham to Colchester Zoocar car 150 mi
    2h 55m
    £38–54

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain train Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks Teytrain train London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
    4h 12m
    £79–142

  5. Train, bus via London

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Colchester Zoobus bus 375
    4h 43m
    £71–126

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Stansted Airporttrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Stansted Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Colchester Zoobus bus 375
    6h 49m
    £95–141

Cheltenham to Colchester Zoo by train, bus, and foot

Calendar94Weekly Services
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 180.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Colchester Zoo via London Paddington, Stratford (London), Colchester, Groves Close, Angel Court, Crouch Street, and Colchester Zoo in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well to Colchester Zoo via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Railway Station, Head Street, Crouch Street, and Colchester Zoo in around 6h 34m.

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