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

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Colchester Zoo is to bus and line 375 bus which costs £4 - £7 and takes 1h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Colchester Zoo is to drive which takes 25 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Colchester Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Colchester Zoo. However, there are services departing from Ipswich Cardinal Park - Bus Stop and arriving at Colchester Zoo via Osborne Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Colchester Zoo?

The distance between Ipswich and Colchester Zoo is 24 miles. The road distance is 22.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ipswich to Colchester Zoo without a car is to train and line 52 bus which takes 1h 38m and costs £10 - £16.

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

It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Ipswich to Colchester Zoo, including transfers.

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

Ipswich to Colchester Zoo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ipswich Cardinal Park - Bus Stop station.

Where does the Ipswich to Colchester Zoo bus arrive?

Ipswich to Colchester Zoo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BA station.

Can I drive from Ipswich to Colchester Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Colchester Zoo is 22 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Ipswich to Colchester Zoo.

Where can I stay near Colchester Zoo?

There are 975+ hotels available in Colchester Zoo.

Ipswich to Colchester Zoo - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 52 bus

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

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Train, line 52 bus
best
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Colchestertrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Groves Close to Harvey Crescentbus 52
1h 38m
£10–15
Bus, line 375 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ipswich Cardinal Park - Bus Stop to Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BAbus Uk007
2. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Colchester Zoobus 75 / ...
1h 47m
£4–6
Train, line 375 bus
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Colchestertrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Colchester Zoobus 75 / ...
1h 45m
£11–17
Drive 22.3 mi
1. Drive from Ipswich to Colchester Zoocar 22.3 mi
25 min
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ipswich to Colchester Zootaxi 22.3 mi
25 min
£100–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus 93 / ...
2h 26m

Ipswich to Colchester Zoo by train, bus, and foot

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Distance: 24.2 mi
Duration: 1h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Ipswich Cardinal Park - Bus Stop to Colchester Zoo via Osborne Street and Colchester Zoo in around 1h 47m.

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