What is the cheapest way to get from Colchester Castle to Colchester Zoo?

The cheapest way to get from Colchester Castle to Colchester Zoo is to bus via Crouch Street which costs £1 - £2 and takes 31 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Colchester Castle to Colchester Zoo?

The fastest way to get from Colchester Castle to Colchester Zoo is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs £11 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester Castle and Colchester Zoo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from St John's Street and arriving at Colchester Zoo. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

How far is it from Colchester Castle to Colchester Zoo?

The distance between Colchester Castle and Colchester Zoo is 4 miles.

How do I travel from Colchester Castle to Colchester Zoo without a car?

The best way to get from Colchester Castle to Colchester Zoo without a car is to bus which takes 29 min and costs £1 - £2.

How long does it take to get from Colchester Castle to Colchester Zoo?

The bus from St John's Street to Colchester Zoo takes 16 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Colchester Castle to Colchester Zoo bus from?

Colchester Castle to Colchester Zoo bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from St John's Street station.

Where does the Colchester Castle to Colchester Zoo bus arrive?

Colchester Castle to Colchester Zoo bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Colchester Zoo station.

Where can I stay near Colchester Zoo?

There are 1022+ hotels available in Colchester Zoo.

Colchester Castle to Colchester Zoo - 5 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Colchester Castle to Colchester Zoo by bus, taxi, or foot

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from St John's Street to Colchester Zoobus 75 / ...
29 min
£1–2
Bus via Crouch Street
1. Take the bus from Crouch Street to Colchester Zoobus 75 / ...
31 min
£1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Colchester Castle to Colchester Zootaxi 4.1 mi
8 min
£11–14
Walk
1. Take the foot from Colchester Castle to Colchester Zoowalk 4.6 mi
1h 28m
Line 375 bus
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Colchester Zoobus 75 / ...
29 min
£2–3

Colchester Castle to Colchester Zoo by foot and bus

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Distance: 3.9 mi
Duration: 29 min

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

First Essex operates a bus from St John's Street to Colchester Zoo every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 16 min. Hedingham & Chambers also services this route 5 times a day.

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