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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

    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 High Streetbus bus 52 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Crouch Street to Colchester Zoobus bus 75 / ...
    2h 8m
    £27–45

  2. Drive  44.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ilford to Colchester Zoocar car 44.2 mi
    54 min
    £12–16

  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
    3h 12m
    £16–29

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ilford to Colchester Zootaxi taxi 44.2 mi
    54 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 17m
    £25–44

Ilford to Colchester Zoo by train, bus, and foot

Calendar157Weekly Services
Duration2h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 55.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Ilford to Colchester Zoo. However, you can take the train to Stratford, take the train to Colchester, walk to Groves Close, take the bus to High Street, walk to Crouch Street, take the bus to Colchester Zoo, then walk to Colchester Zoo. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ilford to Colchester Zoo via Shenfield, Chelmsford, Bus Station, and Colchester Zoo in around 3h 12m.

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