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

The cheapest way to get from Gillingham to Colchester Zoo is to drive which costs £15 - £22 and takes 1h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gillingham to Colchester Zoo is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs £15 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Gillingham and Colchester Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Gillingham station to Colchester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Waterfront Bus Station and arriving at Colchester Zoo via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Gillingham and Colchester Zoo?

No, there is no direct train from Gillingham to Colchester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Kent) and arriving at Colchester via Stratford International DLR Station and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Gillingham to Colchester Zoo?

The distance between Gillingham and Colchester Zoo is 83 miles. The road distance is 63 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gillingham to Colchester Zoo without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £40 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Gillingham to Colchester Zoo, including transfers.

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

Gillingham to Colchester Zoo bus services, operated by Ensign Bus, depart from Bus Station.

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

Gillingham to Colchester Zoo train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Gillingham (Kent) station.

Train or bus from Gillingham to Colchester Zoo?

The best way to get from Gillingham to Colchester Zoo is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 100 bus and line 300 bus, which costs and takes 6h 14m.

Where does the Gillingham to Colchester Zoo bus arrive?

Gillingham to Colchester Zoo bus services, operated by Ensign Bus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Gillingham to Colchester Zoo train arrive?

Gillingham to Colchester Zoo train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.

Can I drive from Gillingham to Colchester Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Gillingham to Colchester Zoo is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Gillingham to Colchester Zoo.

Where can I stay near Colchester Zoo?

There are 1021+ hotels available in Colchester Zoo.

Gillingham to Colchester Zoo - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Gillingham to Colchester Zoo by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Stratford Internationaltrain Faversham - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 28m
£42–83
Drive 62.6 mi
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1. Drive from Gillingham to Colchester Zoocar 62.6 mi
1h 12m
£16–22
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain Faversham - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the bus from London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U to Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BAbus Uk007
4h 9m
£22–39
Train, bus via Bus Station
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Woolwich Arsenaltrain
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Colchester Zoobus 375
3h 57m
£29–55
Bus, line 100 bus, line 300 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus x80
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 100
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 300 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Colchester Zoobus 375
6h 14m

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Distance: 82.4 mi
Duration: 2h 28m

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

You can take a train from Gillingham (Kent) to Colchester Zoo via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford (London), Colchester, Groves Close, Osborne Street, and Colchester Zoo in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterfront Bus Station to Colchester Zoo via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Colchester Zoo in around 6h 14m.

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