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

The cheapest way to get from Hornchurch to Colchester Zoo is to line 351 bus and bus which costs £7 - £14 and takes 3h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hornchurch to Colchester Zoo is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Hornchurch and Colchester Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Hornchurch to Colchester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Devonshire Road and arriving at Colchester Zoo via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Hornchurch and Colchester Zoo?

No, there is no direct train from Hornchurch station to Colchester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Hornchurch station and arriving at Colchester Town via West Ham station, Stratford (London) and Colchester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from Hornchurch to Colchester Zoo?

The distance between Hornchurch and Colchester Zoo is 65 miles. The road distance is 39.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hornchurch to Colchester Zoo without a car is to subway and train which takes 2h 10m and costs £35 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Hornchurch to Colchester Zoo, including transfers.

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

Hornchurch to Colchester Zoo bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.

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

Hornchurch to Colchester Zoo train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Hornchurch station.

Where does the Hornchurch to Colchester Zoo bus arrive?

Hornchurch to Colchester Zoo bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Colchester Zoo station.

Where does the Hornchurch to Colchester Zoo train arrive?

Hornchurch to Colchester Zoo train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at West Ham station.

Can I drive from Hornchurch to Colchester Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Hornchurch to Colchester Zoo is 39 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Hornchurch to Colchester Zoo.

Where can I stay near Colchester Zoo?

There are 1035+ hotels available in Colchester Zoo.

Hornchurch to Colchester Zoo - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Hornchurch to Colchester Zoo by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Hornchurch station to West Ham stationsubway Hammersmith & City / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 10m
£35–86
Line 351 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brentwood station to Retail Marketbus 351
2. Take the bus from Cathedral to Colchester Zoobus 375
3h 6m
£8–14
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Colchester Zoobus 375
2h 39m
£11–23
Drive 39.1 mi
1. Drive from Hornchurch to Colchester Zoocar 39.1 mi
48 min
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hornchurch to Colchester Zootaxi 39.1 mi
48 min
£95–120
Line 256 bus, train, line 375 bus
1. Take the bus from Devonshire Road to Harold Wood Stationbus 256
2. Take the train from Harold Wood to Shenfieldtrain
3. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchester Towntrain
4. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Colchester Zoobus 75 / ...
2h 49m
£23–43

Hornchurch to Colchester Zoo by bus, train, and foot

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Distance: 64.2 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

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

First Essex operates a bus from Bus Station to Colchester Zoo every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 1h 32m.

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