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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Ilford to Stratfordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) 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 41m
    £27–45

  2. Drive  43.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ilford to Colchester Zoocar car 43.7 mi
    57 min
    £11–16

  3. Train, bus via Bus Station

    1. Take the train from Ilford to Shenfieldtrain train Elizabeth / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Colchester Zoobus bus 375
    2h 33m
    £16–30

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ilford to Colchester Zootaxi taxi 43.7 mi
    57 min
    £190–230

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Ilford to Stratfordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks Teytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Sainsburys Storebus bus 371 / ...
    2h 1m
    £25–44

  6. Line 351 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Brentwood station to Retail Marketbus bus 351
    2. Take the bus from Cathedral to Colchester Zoobus bus 375
    2h 56m
    £12–23

Ilford to Colchester Zoo by train, bus, and foot

Calendar512Weekly Services
Duration1h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 55.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 41m

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

You can take a train from Ilford to Colchester Zoo via Brentwood, Brentwood station, Retail Market, Cathedral, and Colchester Zoo in around 2h 56m.

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