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How to get fromColchester to Chester Zooby train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain train London Euston - Chester / ...
    4h 42m
    £89–165

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus bus 777
    3. Take the bus from Coventry to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus
    9h 5m
    £42–95

  3. Drive 218.2 mi

    1. Drive from Colchester to Chester Zoocar car 218.2 mi
    4h 10m
    £53–77

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    6h 16m
    £116–355

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain train
    9h 6m
    £122–192

  6. Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane STN - LPL
    7h 7m
    £62–165

  7. Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane STN - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    7h 49m
    £73–183

  8. Train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LCY - LPL
    7h 21m
    £266–615

  9. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    7h 1m
    £152–340

Colchester to Chester Zoo by train, foot, subway, and bus

Calendar85Weekly Services
Duration4h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 236.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Chester Zoo via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Chester, Railway Station, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Chester Zoo via Coach Station, Coventry, Chester Bus Interchange, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 9h 5m.

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