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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Chester Zoo is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 9h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Chester Zoo is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Chester Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Zoo Main Entrance via Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Chester Zoo?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Chester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Chester via Moorgate station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Colchester to Chester Zoo?

The distance between Colchester and Chester Zoo is 238 miles. The road distance is 219.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Chester Zoo without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £85 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Colchester to Chester Zoo, including transfers.

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

Colchester to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Chester Zoo train from?

Colchester to Chester Zoo train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Chester Zoo?

The best way to get from Colchester to Chester Zoo is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 9h 32m.

Where does the Colchester to Chester Zoo bus arrive?

Colchester to Chester Zoo bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Colchester to Chester Zoo train arrive?

Colchester to Chester Zoo train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Chester Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Chester Zoo is 219 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Colchester to Chester Zoo.

Where can I stay near Chester Zoo?

There are 2214+ hotels available in Chester Zoo.

Colchester to Chester Zoo - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Colchester to Chester Zoo by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
4h 55m
£88–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
9h 32m
£40–71
Drive 218.2 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Chester Zoocar 218.2 mi
4h 10m
£55–79
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
7h 23m
£65–226
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain
9h 21m
£103–177
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 39m
£113–350
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 55m
£73–268
Train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
7h 13m
£345–656

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

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Distance: 236.7 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

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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 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Chester Zoo via Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Chester Bus Interchange, and Zoo Main Entrance in around 9h 32m.

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