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How to get fromHarlow to Colchester Zooby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Harlow Town to Stansted Airporttrain train
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus bus 717
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Sainsburys Storebus bus 371 / ...
    2h 24m
    £12–21

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Burnt Mill School to Bus Stationbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Colchester Zoobus bus 375
    2h 35m
    £4–7

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Harlow Town to London Liverpool Streettrain train Stansted Express
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Marks Teytrain train London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
    2h 29m
    £35–56

  4. Drive  39.9 mi

    1. Drive from Harlow to Colchester Zoocar car 39.9 mi
    48 min
    £10–15

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Harlow to Colchester Zootaxi taxi 39.9 mi
    48 min
    £170–210

Harlow to Colchester Zoo by bus and foot

Calendar192Weekly Services
Duration2h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 45.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Harlow, Essex, England and Colchester Zoo, England?

You can take a train from Harlow Town to Colchester Zoo via London Liverpool Street, Marks Tey, Railway Station, Sainsburys Store, and Winstree Court in around 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burnt Mill School to Colchester Zoo via Bus Station and Colchester Zoo in around 2h 35m.

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