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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester Zoo to Braintree is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 23 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester Zoo to Braintree is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester Zoo and Braintree?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester Zoo to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Colchester Zoo and arriving at Albert Road via Crouch Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.

How far is it from Colchester Zoo to Braintree?

The distance between Colchester Zoo and Braintree is 19 miles. The road distance is 13.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester Zoo to Braintree without a car is to bus which takes 1h 17m and costs £3 - £5.

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

It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Colchester Zoo to Braintree, including transfers.

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

Colchester Zoo to Braintree bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Crouch Street station.

Where does the Colchester Zoo to Braintree bus arrive?

Colchester Zoo to Braintree bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Albert Road station.

Can I drive from Colchester Zoo to Braintree?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester Zoo to Braintree is 14 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Colchester Zoo to Braintree.

Where can I stay near Braintree?

There are 637+ hotels available in Braintree.

Colchester Zoo to Braintree - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Colchester Zoo to Braintree by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Crouch Street to Albert Roadbus X70 / ...
1h 17m
£4–5
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Colchester Zoo to Head Streetbus 75 / ...
2. Take the train from Colchester to Witham (Essex)train
3. Take the train from Witham (Essex) to Braintreetrain
1h 45m
£12–23
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Colchester Zoo to Braintreetaxi 13.7 mi
23 min
£30–40
Drive 13.7 mi
1. Drive from Colchester Zoo to Braintreecar 13.7 mi
23 min
£4–5

Colchester Zoo to Braintree by foot and bus

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Distance: 19 mi
Duration: 1h 17m

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

First Essex operates a bus from Crouch Street to Albert Road every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 55 min.

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