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

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

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  1. Train, bus, line 375 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 Osborne Streetbus bus 52
    4. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Colchester Zoobus bus 75 / ...
    1h 43m
    £28–55

  2. Drive 44.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ilford to Colchester Zoocar car 44.2 mi
    54 min
    £11–16

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ilford to Shenfieldtrain train Elizabeth / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Colchester Zoobus bus 375
    2h 34m
    £15–31

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ilford to Colchester Zootaxi taxi 44.2 mi
    54 min
    £100–130

  5. Line 351 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Brentwood station to Bus Stationbus bus 351
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Colchester Zoobus bus 375
    3h 7m
    £12–22

Ilford to Colchester Zoo by train, bus, and foot

Calendar514Weekly Services
Duration1h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 56 mi
  • Duration: 1h 43m

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, Bus Station, and Colchester Zoo in around 3h 7m.

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