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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Harwich Town to Manningtreetrain train
    2. Take the train from Manningtree to Colchestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Groves Close to Angel Courtbus bus 51 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Crouch Street to Colchester Zoobus bus 75 / ...
    1h 25m
    £10–19

  2. Drive  22.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Harwich to Colchester Zoocar car 22.3 mi
    34 min
    £6–8

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mayflower Avenue to Stanwell Streetbus bus 104
    1h 51m
    £7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Harwich to Colchester Zootaxi taxi 22.3 mi
    34 min
    £100–120

Harwich to Colchester Zoo by train, bus, and foot

Calendar143Weekly Services
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 23.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 25m

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

First Essex operates a bus from Mayflower Avenue to Stanwell Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Hedingham & Chambers also services this route twice daily.

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